Description
Dolly Parton Coconut Cake is a show-stopping dessert that brings the tropical flavors of coconut to your table. This delightful cake features layers of moist cake infused with coconut milk and sour cream, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and a generous sprinkle of shredded coconut. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or casual family gatherings, this recipe not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also impresses your guests with its beautiful presentation. Whether you serve it chilled or at room temperature, each bite offers a taste of Southern charm that is simply unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 6 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, soft
- 8 oz cream cheese, soft
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8×8 round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg whites, vanilla extract, coconut extract, coconut milk, and sour cream; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and coconut extract.
- Frost cooled cake layers generously and top with shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg