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Very Moist Coconut Sheet Cake

A tender, ultra-moist coconut sheet cake topped with a sweet coconut glaze and extra shredded coconut. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk or 1.5 cups milk + 1.5 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut reserve 1 cup for topping

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup evaporated milk or regular milk as needed
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and line a 13x18-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  • In a separate bowl whisk the eggs, then add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in 2 cups shredded coconut.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared sheet pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla to make a pourable glaze; adjust thickness with additional milk if needed.
  • When the cake is hot from the oven, pour the glaze evenly over the surface and immediately sprinkle the reserved shredded coconut over the glaze.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

Store loosely covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For extra coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut lightly before topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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