Coconut Dream Cream Cake

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Cake Layers:

1. Preheat oven to 170–175°C (340–350°F). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). Mix in the oil.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and coconut extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternately add the dry ingredients and coconut milk into the butter mixture, mixing just until combined and smooth.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cakes are golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.

2️⃣ Make the Coconut Cream Frosting:

9. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.
10. Add the cold whipping cream and beat together until thick, fluffy, and stable (about 3–4 minutes).
11. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and coconut extract. Beat briefly until smooth and creamy.

3️⃣ Assemble the Cake: