1 2 3 4 Coconut Cake Recipe

Ingredients for 1 2 3 4 Coconut Cake

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• Self Rising Flour
• 4 large eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• Coconut Milk
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup water
• 4 large egg whites
• Coconut Extract
• Frozen Coconut

How to Make 1 2 3 4 Coconut Cake

1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and 2 cups granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Gradually add 4 cups all-purpose flour and 2 cups milk, alternating between the two and beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. Grease and flour four 9-inch round cake pans.
6. Divide batter evenly among the prepared pans.
7. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If using only two pans, bake in two batches.
8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. **Prepare the frosting:** In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 2 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup water.
10. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
11. Bring to a boil without stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook to the soft-ball stage (235-240°F on a candy thermometer), approximately 15-20 minutes, until a thin thread forms when you lift the syrup with a spoon. Do not stir during cooking.
12. In a separate bowl, beat 4 large egg whites until stiff peaks form.
13. Slowly pour the hot syrup into the beaten egg whites in a thin stream while beating constantly with a spoon.
14. Continue beating for a few minutes until the mixture begins to cool slightly.
15. Stir in 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut and 1 teaspoon coconut extract.
16. Let the frosting cool for 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. The frosting will be thin.
17. Frost the cooled cake layers, starting on the serving platter. Note that the frosting is thin and may drip; continuously reapply any drips until almost all is reabsorbed.
18. Garnish with extra fresh coconut, if desired.