Small Batch Coconut Cake

 I love coconut and this cake has plenty. 

SMALL BATCH COCONUT CAKE

(serves 2-4)

Cake Ingredients:

*1/3 cup butter, softened

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring

*3/4 cup all-purpose flour

*1/8 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon baking powder

*1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes

*1/3 cup whole milk

Frosting Ingredients:

*1/4 cup butter, softened

*1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

*2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

*2 tablespoons heavy cream

*1/2 cup cooled toasted sweetened coconut flakes (toasting is optional)

Cake Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Grease and flour a 6-inch cake pan or a 9x5 inch baking pan.

~In medium bowl, cream 1/3 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.

~Sift in 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and stir until mixed.

~Stir in 1/2 cup coconut flakes.

~Stir in 1/3 cup whole milk until well mixed.

~Pour into prepared pan.

~Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

~Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.

~Cool completely on a cooling rack.

Frosting Directions:

~In a medium bowl, stir 1/4 cup softened butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons heavy cream until smooth.

~Stir in 1/2 cup coconut and spread on cooled cake.