Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake Recipe for Cozy Desserts

Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake is a quick, cozy dessert that’s better than box mix. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to a perfectly moist and fluffy cake every time. The warm, golden cake with a crispy edge and melty coconut topping will make your kitchen smell like a tropical vacation. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Caramelized Rhubarb Muffins with Fresh Nutmeg Flavor and Creamy Boursin Chicken Recipe Ready in 25 Minutes.

What You'll Need for Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake Recipe for Cozy Desserts

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, for topping
• Optional: powdered sugar, for dusting

How to Make Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake Recipe for Cozy Desserts

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Add dry ingredients and coconut milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
6. Add coconut extract: Stir in coconut extract.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and top: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Storing & Reheating Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake Recipe for Cozy Desserts

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week Make-ahead tip: Bake the cake up to 1 day ahead and store at room temperature

Freezing Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake Recipe for Cozy Desserts

Freeze for up to 3 months

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10-15 minutes Microwave: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: To prevent the cake from sticking, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
• Best substitution: For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with coconut oil.
• Make-ahead: The cake can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored at room temperature.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch pan for a larger cake.
• Troubleshooting: If the cake is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.

Easy Coconut Milk Snack Cake Recipe for Cozy Desserts

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

25-30 minutes

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Total

35-40 minutes

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Serves

8 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free (optional)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup canned coconut milk

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, for topping

Optional Toppings

• powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Add dry ingredients and coconut milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
6. Add coconut extract: Stir in coconut extract.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and top: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: To prevent the cake from sticking, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
• Best substitution: For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with coconut oil.
• Make-ahead: The cake can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored at room temperature.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch pan for a larger cake.
• Troubleshooting: If the cake is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months
• Oven reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10-15 minutes
• Microwave reheat: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat
• Make ahead: Bake the cake up to 1 day ahead and store at room temperature

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 42g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 180mg
• Cholesterol: 81mg
• Sat. Fat: 12g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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