Crazy for Coconut Cake

June 26, 2013

If you hate coconut (like my mom), then this probably isn’t the cake for you. But anyone else will probably love this — I know I did.

1 cup vegan butter (or regular, if not going dairy free)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lime juice
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup almond milk (or regular milk)
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 cups sweetened coconut (divided)
1/2 can Cream of Coconut

Lime Buttercream Frosting
1/2 cup butter or vegan butter
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp almond milk (or regular milk)
1/2 tbsp lime juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, sugars, and lemon juice until smooth. Beat in the eggs, almond milk, and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 cup of coconut. Mix until...
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Nutritions

Calories
509

Sodium
391mg
16% DV

Fat
26g
40% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
63g
21% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV