Hawaiian Coconut Cake

Step by stepInstructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Beat the butter and sugar until light, then add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the coconut milk, starting and ending with the flour.
4. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
5. For the frosting, whip the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
6. Frost the cooled layers, cover the cake with the toasted coconut, and chill briefly before slicing.