Description
This Coconut Sheet Cake is a soft, moist, and fluffy dessert bursting with tropical coconut flavor, topped with creamy coconut frosting and shredded coconut. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as an indulgent treat at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for frosting consistency)
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch sheet pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, coconut extract, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. Add coconut extract and a splash of milk if needed for a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle generously with shredded coconut.
Notes
- Add crushed pineapple to the batter for a tropical twist.
- Use coconut milk instead of buttermilk for extra coconut flavor.
- Toast the shredded coconut before sprinkling it on top for added texture.
- Turn this sheet cake into a layer cake by using round pans and adjusting bake time.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months, wrapped tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
