Layered Coconut Cake with Hidden Fruit Compote

Name: Layered Coconut Cake with Hidden Fruit Compote
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sweetened coconut; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 2 large eggs; 1 cup fruit compote

A moist coconut cake layered with a surprise fruit compote that becomes evident when cutting through the dessert.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 30 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sweetened coconut
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 large eggs
1 cup fruit compote

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
Step 2: Beat 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 3: Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup sweetened coconut in a separate bowl. Gradually add to butter mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup milk, until combined.
Step 4: Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 5: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread 1/2 cup fruit compote evenly over it, then top with the second cake layer. Gently press down to create a hidden compote layer visible only when sliced.