Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and airy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, starting and finishing with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the raspberries and shredded coconut into the batter.
Baking
- Evenly divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Mix powdered sugar with water or milk until reaching a spreadable consistency.
- Spread frosting generously over the top of one layer, add the second layer, and continue frosting the top and sides.
- Finish with an extra sprinkle of shredded coconut.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze un-frosted layers for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before frosting.
