Mrs Cobb's Coconut Cake Recipe

Indulge in the legendary Mrs. Cobb's Coconut Cake, a recipe straight from the pages of the beloved "Cat Who..." mystery series! For years, this cake has been the stuff of culinary dreams, and now you can bake its irresistible magic in your own kitchen. This moist, melt-in-your-mouth coconut cake is layered with a creamy coconut frosting, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Get ready to unravel the delicious mystery!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 656.3 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.4 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mrs Cobb's Coconut Cake

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How to Make Mrs Cobb's Coconut Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in 1 cup of shredded coconut.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of frosting.
  11. Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake.
  12. Garnish with the remaining shredded coconut.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

300g

Fat

67g

Carbs

33g

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