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Author
King Arthur Baking | 2026-02-05
Description
Though simple in looks, this coconut sheet cake rivals the classic layered version (and is a whole lot easier to put together). With sweetened shredded coconut, coconut milk, and coconut extract in the cake, the soak, and the topping, it has a strong, fruity coconut flavor in every bite. (You'll conveniently use one whole can of coconut milk when making all the components.) As with poke cake and tres leches, the warm cake is soaked with milk — in this case, coconut milk — to keep the cake moist and soft. Rather than a heavier butter and cream cheese frosting, the whipped cream-lightened cream cheese topping provides that signature tang but with a lighter texture. The finishing touch is a thick layer of toasted coconut for a nutty, crunchy contrast.
