Imagine a dessert that tastes like a bite of tropical heaven—light, airy sponge layers infused with coconut flavor, enveloped in creamy frosting, and topped with delectable toasted coconut. This Coconut Cloud Cake is both elegant and easy, perfect for celebrations or just a sweet treat. With simple pantry staples, clear instructions, and results straight from a professional bakery, it’s a beginner-friendly showstopper that coconut lovers will adore. Prepare to delight your taste buds and impress guests with every fluffy, flavorful slice. 

🥥 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2½ cups all‑purpose flour

• 2½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs (room temperature)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp coconut extract

• 1 cup coconut milk

For the Frosting:

• 1½ cups heavy whipping cream

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp coconut extract

For the Topping:

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (toasted or fresh)

🔪 Directions

1. Prepare & Preheat
   Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and line two 9‑inch round cake pans.

2. Dry Ingredients
   Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. Cream Butter & Sugar
   In a large bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).

4. Add Eggs & Flavorings
   Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla and coconut extracts.

5. Combine with Dry & Coconut Milk
   Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk in three batches, beginning and ending with the dry mix. Mix until just combined.

6. Bake
   Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

7. Make Frosting
   Beat heavy cream, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and coconut extract until soft peaks form.

8. Assemble Cake
   Place one cake layer on a plate, spread half the frosting on top. Add second layer, then frost the top and sides.

9. Finish & Serve
   Generously sprinkle roasted or fresh coconut over the frosting. Slice and enjoy immediately or chill briefly for cleaner slices.

📊 Nutritional Estimate (per serving)

• Calories: ~519 kcal

• Total Fat: 23 g

• Saturated Fat: 17 g

• Carbohydrates: 76 g

• Dietary Fiber: 2 g

• Sugar: 50 g

• Protein: 5 g

• Cholesterol: 35 mg

• Sodium: 343 mg