COCONUT CAKE recipe with fresh Coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the grated fresh coconut to the wet mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
6. Alternately add the flour mixture and coconut milk in small portions, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
9. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
11. Stir in the grated fresh coconut, vanilla extract, and enough coconut milk to achieve your desired frosting consistency.
12. Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
13. Decorate the cake with additional grated fresh coconut or other desired toppings.
14. Slice, serve, and enjoy your homemade Fresh Coconut Cake!

This delectable coconut cake is a perfect treat for coconut lovers, and the use of fresh coconut adds a delightful, natural flavor to the recipe.