


Once you get to the liquid, stop and discard or save for smoothies.īeat the coconut cream with a handheld electric or stand mixer for 1 minute.Īdd the powdered sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 30 more seconds. Spoon out the thick coconut cream into a large bowl, which is about 2/3 of the can. Place the jar of coconut milk in the refrigerator to chill overnight.īeing careful to not shake the can, open the coconut milk. Allow to cool thoroughly before cutting into cubes. Invert cake onto a plate or cake stand and remove bottom. Using thin metal spatula, loosen cake from bottom. Turn the cake right side up and using a thin metal spatula, cut around sides and loosen cake. Immediately invert the pan onto a baking rack. Scrape remaining batter into pan and spread the top evenly.īake the cake about 40 minutes or until top is puffy and golden. Using a spatula push the batter all around the pan as it will help with a more even cake after baking. Pour half of the batter into ungreased tube pan.

Remove the bowl from the standing mixer and fold batter several times with a large spatula to make sure all ingredients are fully incorporated. Continue the sifting and mixing process 2 more times. Continue to beat on low speed until just incorporated. Sift one-third of the dry ingredients over the meringue. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat on medium-high speed until whites are firm and glossy and hold stiff peaks (if you over beat, the meringue will look dry and curdled). Increase the speed to medium-high until the egg whites are very foamy and barely form soft peaks, about 45 seconds longer. In a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt on medium-low speed for about 30 seconds. Whisk the flour and powdered sugar in a large bowl.

Add the confectioners sugar and mix until just smooth (don’t whip!). For the frosting, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and almond extract on low speed.Cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto a baking rack to finish cooling. Bake in the center of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until the tops are browned and cake tester comes out clean. Pour the batter evenly into the 2 pans and smooth the top with a knife.Fold in the 4 ounces of coconut with a rubber spatula. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the batter in three parts, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.The mixture might look curdled don’t be concerned. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well. With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl once during mixing. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, until light yellow and fluffy.Grease them again and dust lightly with flour. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, then line with parchment paper.
