Step 1: Prepare the Pans and Preheat

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugar

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Eggs and Flavoring

• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and coconut extracts.

Step 5: Combine with Dry Ingredients

• Alternately add the dry ingredients and coconut milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

Step 6: Bake the Cake

• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

How to Make the Frosting

Step 7: Cream Cheese Base

• In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Step 8: Whip the Cream

• In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture, along with the vanilla and coconut extracts. Chill until ready to frost.

Assemble the Cake

Step 9: Frost and Decorate

• Once the cake layers are cool, place one layer on a cake stand. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Add the second layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
• Gently press the shredded coconut all over the top and sides of the cake to create a beautiful “cloud” effect.

Step 10: Chill and Serve

• Chill the finished cake for at least one hour before slicing so the frosting sets. Serve and enjoy!