I learned to love coconut cake from my southern Granny and Papa. Sweet, fluffy, and white, their cakes were always so beautiful sitting on the Formica counter. As much as I love the traditional recipe, I always wanted more of that rich yet subtle coconut flavor. In honor of my Granny’s birthday tomorrow, I’ve developed a new recipe featuring coconut exactly where it belongs: in the cake, in the frosting, and, of course, on top!
This is definitely a “special occasion” cake, if you know what I mean. It’s rich and delicious…absolutely worth the work and the calories!
Happy Birthday, Granny!
I just returned from my aunt’s 90th birthday bash in Alabama. Guess what she asked Mom to make for her birthday. Coconut cake! This one’s for you, Mom.
I especially remember after waiting all day to dig in, you and I would always beg Papa to cut the cake since he always served the biggest pieces!
This cake is deliscious(sp). I loveit. I made half a recipe for my husband and myself and we were “sharing” the last piece on the 4th nite. Just bought more coconut milk for the whole cake!!! Thank you, Maggie Attaberry
This cake is fabulous. Just made 1/2 cake for my husband and me. YUM, barely lasted 4 days. Just bought more ingredients for the whole cake. Thank you, Maggie
Love love love this cake! Made it on the 4th and it was a huge hit. Delicious!