Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and coconut extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the coconut milk mixed with sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 32–38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a large skewer, poke holes all over the cake.
- Slowly pour the condensed milk mixture evenly over the surface and allow it to soak completely into the cake.
- Cool the cake completely.
- Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and coconut extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the chilled cake.
- Cover the cake with sweetened shredded coconut.
- Garnish with toasted coconut flakes, white chocolate curls, fresh berries, and mint leaves.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve chilled.
