Description
A stunning cake filled with warm vanilla and almond flavors, topped with festive coconut frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (45 g) sweetened shredded coconut, plus extra for garnish
- Zest of 1 orange (optional, for brightness)
- For Frosting:
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 3–4 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (45 g) sweetened shredded coconut, toasted lightly (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line with parchment.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded coconut.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated. Add vanilla, almond extract, and orange zest if using.
- With mixer on low, add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with buttermilk in two additions. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake 30–35 minutes for a 9-inch pan (20–25 minutes for 8-inch rounds) or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Add vanilla and salt, then milk/cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the cooled cake and add decorations such as almonds and coconut for garnish.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid opening the oven early.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg