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Almond Coconut Cake

Almond Coconut Cake

This white almond coconut cake is nothing but elegant! Enveloped in snowy coconut flakes and packed with a luscious almond-infused sponge base and creamy chocolate coconut frosting, it’s a true tropical dream in every bite!
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Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 495kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

The Sponge Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ground almonds
  • 6 eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • Pinch of salt

The White Chocolate Coconut Frosting

  • 7 oz white chocolate
  • 9 oz Mascarpone cheese at room temperature
  • 3 tbsp canned coconut milk
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • 1 tsp coconut extract

Assembling & Garnishing

  • ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 10-12 Raffaello truffles (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds (optional)
  • White chocolate curls (optional)

Instructions

Almond Sponge Cake

  • Let your oven preheat to 340°F or 170°C. Grease a 9-inch pan with oil or nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper.
  • Crack 6 large eggs and separate the egg whites from the yolks in two bowls. Toss a pinch of salt into the bowl of egg whites and beat them until foamy using a handheld or stand mixer. Gradually mix in 1 cup of granulated sugar until you see stiff peaks.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the bowl of yolks and whisk them until combined. Fold the egg white and egg yolk mixtures together.
  • Dump in the all-purpose flour and ground almonds, 1 cup each, and stir them up until incorporated using a whisk or a silicone spatula.
  • Gently pour the cake batter into the greased pan and use a spatula to smooth out the surface. Bake it in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. The cake is ready when turning golden brown.
  • Let it rest in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Free it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.

White Chocolate Coconut Frosting

  • In a heatproof bowl, add 7 ounces of white chocolate and 3 tablespoons of canned coconut milk. Put the bowl into a boiling pan and keep stirring the mixture until it completely melts.
  • In a large bowl, beat 9 ounces of Mascarpone cheese using an electric mixer until smooth. Then, pour in the melted white chocolate and keep beating until combined. Set aside.
  • Grab another bowl, dump in 2 cups of whipping cream, and mix it until soft peaks form. Add in ¼ cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of coconut extract and keep beating until you see stiff peaks.
  • Fold the white chocolate mixture and the whipped cream together using a spatula until incorporated. Incorporate ½ cup of unsweetened shredded coconut into the frosting.

Assemble the Cake

  • Grab a thin, sharp knife to slice the cake into 3 layers. Put one layer (either the top or the bottom one) on the serving plate.
  • Spread ⅓ cup of coconut milk on that layer, using a spoon to even out the milk. Top it off with slightly less than ⅓ of the chocolate coconut frosting. Continue with the second and the final layers. Dress the top and the sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  • Evenly cover the cake with a snowy sprinkle of shredded coconut. Garnish it with some white chocolate curls, Raffaello truffles, chopped or slivered almonds, or whatever you like.

Notes

  • Toast the shredded coconut and chopped almonds before dressing them on the cake for more depth of flavor.
  • For an unfrosted cake, wrap it tightly and store it at room temp for 1-2 days or in the fridge for 1 week. For a frosted cake, cover it tightly and stack it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and in the freezer for 1 month.
  • Make the sponge cake ahead and store it at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for 1 week. The frosting can be whipped up in advance and stored at room temp for 1 day or in the fridge for 2 weeks. Re-whip the frosting before decorating.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.7g | Protein: 9.4g | Fat: 33.4g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 31g | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg
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