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Fluffy Coconut Cream Cake Squares

Light, moist, and filled with tropical flavor, these coconut cream cake squares are a dream come true for coconut lovers. The cake is ultra-soft thanks to rich coconut milk, and it’s topped with a cloud-like whipped cream frosting and a generous layer of shredded coconut. A delightful treat for any celebration or casual gathering.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

Ingredient	Amount
All-purpose flour	2 cups
Baking powder	2 teaspoons
Salt	½ teaspoon
Unsalted butter (softened)	½ cup (1 stick)
Granulated sugar	1 ½ cups
Large eggs	3
Coconut milk	1 cup
Vanilla extract	1 teaspoon
Shredded coconut	1 cup (plus more for topping)

For the Frosting:

Ingredient	Amount
Heavy whipping cream	1 ½ cups
Powdered sugar	½ cup

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Dry Ingredients
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy and light in color. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3: Make the Batter
Gradually alternate between adding the flour mixture and coconut milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in 1 cup of shredded coconut. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.

Step 4: Bake the Cake
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

Step 5: Whip the Frosting
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.

Step 6: Frost and Decorate
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with additional shredded coconut. Cut into squares and serve.

Pro Tips for Perfect Cake

Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This helps create a smooth, even batter and leads to better texture in the final cake.
Mix Gently: Once you add the dry ingredients, mix only until everything is combined to avoid a dense texture.
Boost Flavor: For a deeper coconut flavor, lightly toast the shredded coconut before mixing it in or sprinkling it on top.
Perfect Whipped Cream: Chill your bowl and beaters before whipping the cream to help it firm up faster and hold its shape better.