Dreamy Silky Coconut Cake Recipe: A Tropical Treat - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) canned coconut milk
• ¾ cup (170 g/6 oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups (350 g/12.35 oz) granulated sugar
• 2 ½ cups (315 g/11.1 oz) all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tsps baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (80 g/2.8 oz) sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
• 1 ½ cups (360 ml/12 fl oz) heavy whipping cream, chilled
• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (120 g/4.2 oz) powdered sugar
• 1 cup (80 g/2.8 oz) sweetened shredded coconut (for topping)