Soft Coconut Cake with Simple Glaze

A soft, moist, and delicious coconut cake is always a wonderful homemade treat. This simple recipe combines the rich flavor of salted butter with natural yogurt and desiccated coconut to create a beautifully soft cake with a delicate coconut flavor.

The cake is finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze drizzled over the warm cake. The result is a tender coconut cake with a light, sweet topping that makes every slice extra delicious.

Ingredients

For the Coconut Cake

• 110 g salted butter (½ cup)
• 175 g sugar (¾ cup + 2 tablespoons)
• 30 ml oil (2 tablespoons)
• 2 eggs

• 120 g natural yogurt (½ cup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 175 g plain flour (1 cup + 3 tablespoons)
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 50 g desiccated coconut (½ cup)

For the Simple Glaze

• 60 g powdered sugar (¼ cup)
• 60 g powdered sugar (¼ cup)

How to Make Soft Coconut Cake

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugar

Add 110 g salted butter (½ cup) and 175 g sugar (¾ cup + 2 tablespoons) to a mixing bowl.

Whisk the butter and sugar together until creamy, which should take about 2 minutes.

While mixing, scrape down the bowl when needed so that all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 2: Add the Oil

Add 30 ml oil (2 tablespoons) to the creamy butter and sugar mixture.

Whisk for about 1 minute until the oil is well incorporated.

Step 3: Add the Eggs

Add 2 eggs and whisk for about 1 minute.

Continue mixing until the eggs are properly combined with the butter mixture.

Step 4: Add Yogurt and Vanilla

Add 120 g natural yogurt (½ cup) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Whisk for about 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 5: Add the Dry Ingredients

Add:

• 175 g plain flour (1 cup + 3 tablespoons)
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 50 g desiccated coconut (½ cup)

Mix gently until the dry ingredients are incorporated into the batter.

Avoid overmixing and keep the mixing gentle to maintain the cake’s soft texture.

Bake the Coconut Cake

Transfer the prepared batter into a 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inch) baking pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes.

Once baked, allow the cake to cool slightly while preparing the simple glaze.

How to Make the Simple Glaze

To make the glaze, combine 60 g powdered sugar (¼ cup) with another 60 g powdered sugar (¼ cup).

Mix well until you get a smooth glaze.

Once the glaze is ready, drizzle it over the warm cake.

The simple powdered sugar glaze adds a delicate sweetness and a beautiful finish to the coconut cake.

Enjoy Your Coconut Cake

Once the glaze has been drizzled over the warm cake, let it settle before slicing.

The finished cake is so soft, with a wonderful coconut flavor and a light, sweet glaze on top. Each slice has a tender texture that makes it perfect for enjoying with tea or coffee.

So soft, beautifully coconutty, and absolutely delicious—this is a perfect coconut cake to make at home! 🥥🍰