Soft Coconut Glazed Cake 🥥🍰✨
This tender coconut cake is simple, cozy, and perfect with a cup of tea—the kind of bake that fills the kitchen with gentle sweetness and feels right any day of the week.
Ingredients 🛒
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Extra shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions 👩🍳
- Prep oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf or round cake pan.
- Mix dry: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet: In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients until smooth. Fold in shredded coconut.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake. Sprinkle with extra coconut.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with tea or coffee.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Toast the coconut topping for a nutty flavor.
- Variation: Add lemon zest to the batter for a citrus twist.
- Serving idea: Pair with fresh fruit or whipped cream.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: ~55 minutes
- Kcal: ~280 per slice
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Soft Coconut Glazed Cake—gentle sweetness, cozy comfort 🥥🍰✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you enjoy it plain or with fruit?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next tea time.” • “Tag a friend who loves coconut.” • “Golden cake, sweet glaze bliss.”