How to make a Coconut Cake from scratch (2018 version) 

Hello Everyone here's some tips- For the cake itself you add 2 sticks unsalted butter (Room temp softened). For the frosting you add 4 sticks unsalted butter (Room temp but Butter should still be firm). If you don't like coconut, omit it for this recipe. Add 1 teaspoon almond extract to the cake batter and 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract to the frosting. This would make a good white cake with Swiss buttercream. Thanks!

Charlie, not to tell my age, but most black women (back when I was a girl) did not have stand mixers. I was my mother's stand mixer. So I can contest to having to stir butter and sugar together until it looked like pudding or until she said, "that's good enough." After that she took over everything else. I really like your channel. Young people these day don't understand what it means to cook or bake without all the frills . I thank God that I learned cooking and baking the "hard way!"

I grew up eating this cake and my mom makes it almost the same way as you do. And let me tell you, it's DELICIOUS! Us Louisianans got that touch lol. Thanks for sharing.

Charlie, your soft spoken & kind step by step instructions were perfect! Loved how you lined up & detailed all the ingredients & tools and the process. The cake looks amazing! I cannot wait to try it. Thank you!

Now THIS recipe right HERE...YOU just brought MY childhood back and I am much older than you!! My aunt used to make them every Sunday but as we all aged she forgot. "I" am going to make this and give it to HER! From my ❤ (heart) I THANK YOU!!! 😘😘😘

Hey Charlie...I’m 74 years old, been cookin since I was 7 and you just took me back to when I was a young girl and my Mama made coconut cakes...YUM and thank you from the bottom of my old heart!!

Charlie you have extraordinary high intelligent culinary skills.

Thank You my Charlie. I bake a coconut cake almost every Christmas in memory of my Grandmother. Thank You my love for teaching me how to make it from scratch.

My wife and I are going to make this,this weekend I can't wait to try it..and my wife says your smile is the best part of your videos..You are a great man Mr Charlie..keep up the great work

Hi Charlie!! Anything coconut 🥥 is all mines 🤗 Yummy Yummy 😋

That cake looked so good I wanted to eat it off of the screen. You make it possible for normal people to make good food. Thanks Charlie. I am afraid you are going to break that table if you keep striking it after all of your wonderful recipes.

Took this to a 4th party and it was a big hit! Thank you. Your youtube videos make even the most complicated recipe easy. You're an excellent teacher! Loved the hint for the egg yokes so Tonight I'm making your meatloaf recipe and the banana pudding for dessert.

Just made this cake today OMG it is delicious!!! I made one small error , when doing egg whites, my stove gets hot real quick couldnt hardly hold the bowl it raised 135 deg real quick. Thought I was going to have to restart new batch but I went ahead and finished it and it still turned out amazing! I set bowl in cold water to get eggs to cool faster. I love this frosting. Will be used on other cakes. Not a big fan of just plain butter cream always too sweet but, this is not over sweet at all has a great balance. Thank you for sharing !!! Can't wait to make more of you recipes !! God Bless you !!! 🙂

I wish i could eat Coconut pecans and walnuts but im allergic to them but i can stare at it from a far..... Looks Really Good 👍

Thanks for making this cake look easier to make. I watch your videos over and over again like I am in a baking class. You are the best.

That's the most beautiful coconut cake I've ever seen. Delicious!

Definitely making this for Christmas! I've been looking for a delicious and easy recipe for coconut cake and finally! Thank you so much💕 It looks absolutely delicious! 😋

I remember this when I was little back in the day. This brings back memories!!!

So I originally hit Charlie up and asked about just a white cake and he was so helpful w tips and pleasant to chat with. I made a different recipe that requires too much almomd extract and he explained the portion sizes to me and why the cake turned out like it did. So I made this cake without the coconut, followed it to the letter. When I tell you this cake was the BOMB!! My family raved about it being so moist and delicious. All I could do was smile, My Baking Angel showed out again. Charlie O just love all your recipes, and now your hospitality. You made me feel at home and so comfortable making this cake. You rock!! Thanks again Love!!

I have been craving coconut cake since Thanksgiving. Decided to wait until my birthday this month. Might have to try your recipe. Thanks...looks good!!!

It looks like the cake my grandmother made for us when we were young. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

Your coconut cake looks so delicious and fluffy! Can't wait to try out this recipe. ❤️

Charlie I just love your music, your cakes, and listening to you explain how it's done. You are an excellent instructor.

Charlie, you are the man! I love coconut cake!

Thank you Charlie , that looks so delicious. You break the recipe down so simple.

Oh god this looks amazing I will have to try to make this thank you...

So sweet reminds me of my granny loved it Charlie ♥️♥️♥️

WOW, I love this cake, you did an AWESOME job. I will attempt to make this cake. I love it, my friend.

Lol i love when you taste test your own greatness on a plate

That cake looks amazing! I love coconut cake.

My mom use to cook coconut cake for Christmas.. thank Charlie the COOK!

OMG, that cake looks delicious!!! I can't wait to make it!!

I like your style. Thank you for the attention to detail.

One of my favorites Charlie! The praline icing cake was a big hit at Thanksgiving!! I am going to make this for our Christmas dinner.

The Best! My mother use to make them every Christmas! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Charlie, I had a little 90 yr old aunt that made legendary coconut cakes and this brought back great memories, thank you for keeping it real!!! You rock!!

Hey Charlie I just want to thank you for recommending the anniversary cake bundt pan. I really enjoy watching your videos Charlie you are so precise when it comes to measurements and when it comes to items that are needed to make a cake. You keep it real you don't over play yourself you are the man Charlie you're the man. A bunch of hugs from Miss Liz thank you Charlie

This would be the perfect cake for Mother's Day!

This dessert is my husband's favorite, now I have a wonderful recipe to finally make it for him. God bless

This is the best cake! Best instructions too. Not too much talking! Just a great voice . Please make more recipe vids!

Thank You for such a beautiful presentation and delicious recipe. I believe this is very similar to my grandmother’s recipe. I’ll be trying this recipe very soon.

HEY CHARLIE! COCONUT CAKE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CAKES AND YOURS LOOK SCRUMPTIOUS! THAT CAKE LOOK LIKE IT WAS BAKERY BROUGHT! THAT JUST SHOWS YOUR BAKING PROWESS! YOU ARE ONE OF MY FAVORITE YOU TUBE COOKS AND I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND RECIPES! GOD BLESS AND KEEP THEM COMING,YOUNG MAN!

I'm new to baking. I love Charlie's step-by-step approach to teaching. He includes the ingredients and how to prepare.

This was mesmerizing

That cake looks delicious. Thank you the recipe.

I made this cake last night and it was so good ! Thanks for sharing this recipe Charlie !

You make it so down home simple. Thank God it looks amazing. Great job.

Great presentation!

Brother. You got us all drooling over cake... Nice going,🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

Charlie, as always, that looks amazing! I learn so much from you! I've got to make one of these as soon as my chickens start laying again!

Great, easy to follow directions with a pleasant voice!

i love the way u explane things thank u

Wow Charlie! This looks amazing, my Grandmother would have loved this cake, Coconut was her favorite cake, but I will surely make it for my family, thanks for another great recipe 😊 👌 💕

Hey Charlie! I truly enjoy the details you explain as you teach. My family loves my Mama’s coconut cake but I might try to fool them this Christmas and use your recipe. It truly looks delicious!

Looks so good. There is nothing better than southern desserts.

Just beautiful Charlie can't wait to make this.

My favorite kind of cake 🎂

I just love your videos. You have such a pleasant demeanor and your instructions are thorough. I can't wait to try your recipes out myself. Happy New Year, Charlie!!!

Now this is my absolute FAVORITE cake !

Thank you, Sir, what a magnificent cake!

You’re amazing with this!!! & your voice is very soothing lol

I wish I could pull it through the screen, Yummmmy 😍

It looks delicious! My grandmother always made Coconut Cake and Ambrosia for Christmas Dinner. You have the best tutorials I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing!

Looks so good

You can't go wrong with coconut cake... Good job bro☺... Looks delicious👍

Charlie, I’ve watched several videos on making a Coconut cake, but I’ve never seen anyone so detailed into making one like you. You’re an amazing Chef and your recipes are spot on (I’ve tried several of them) and received numerous compliments.

You are awesome. I can tell that with your teaching, I will be taking my baking to a higher level.

Charlie you have out done yourself on this cake. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe.

Hi Charlie, Ive been subscribe but this cake reminds me of Holiday Cake of my mom & I just had to tell you Well Done! 😄love it 💙💙💙✌

Charlie, my son love all of your videos and he has a huge man crush on you. He said he wish that you were his baby so that he can get free goodies. Good recipe.

Thank u for explaining everything u do...

Looks delicious 😋 Charlie! Can’t wait to try out this recipe. Thank you ✌🏽💗🙏🏼

Second Charlie, I love a Coconut Layer Cake. I enjoy your videos I have been marathon watching your videos. Can you demonstrate how to make Carmel Cake, please? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Blessings

Thanks Charlie. I’ll slap you I just clicked on my subscriptions and there’s this beautiful homemade coconut cake. 🥥 🍰 🎂 After talking about making one. Licks lips. Oh and thanks for this new recipe too.

I tried this cake today--OMG!!! It was so good. My kids love ccconut cake from large retail store and finally I found a recipe that is better because it's homemade. Charlie YOU ROCK man!!!!

Fantastic....your really a great teacher...

First or I think I am can’t wait to make this on Christmas Day ❄️🌲

My sisters just asked me to make her a coconut cake. I told her no. But, now maybe I will

Just watched you make this amazing coconut cake. It made my mouth water. I always thought my Mom's coconut scratch cake was the best I'd ever tried..She taught me how to make it before she passed away. She was known for the Coconut Queen by our extended family. That was what everyone wanted her to make. But I know, if she had known about all the things you added to yours, she would agree with me, even though I haven't baked it (yet). I've already decided this is the Christmas cake for our family this year of 2020. I want to tell you how very much I appreciate all the work you put into all your recipes and the time you take to explain everything step by step. I've found noone else on you tube to come up with any recipes that are as good or better than any of yours. You take so much time and you're so thorough with everything you make. I love you Charlie and I appreciate all you do and all you share with all of us out here. I also love love love your big smile you always have. You are one in a million. Thank you Thank you. Linda, from Texas.

SIR! BRUTHAMAN! IM A TRUE LOVER OF COCONUT CAKE!!! THIS JUST TOOK ME TO CAKE HEAVEN!

Can I clean that bowl Chuck?! I did it as a child and I surly can do it now.

Well, I just gained 20 pounds just watching the video. LOL! It looks incredible! 🍰

You are THE BEST teacher!!

That is a beautiful cake!! I enjoyed this video! Thanks for sharing!!!

How many sticks of butter for the frosting?

Does this cake need to be refrigerated?

you explaine all the details perfectly. thank you.❤❤❤

One of my favorite cakes to make and enjoy.😃

OH, you know i'm making this as soon as I get my refund.

I had to watch this again your so great !

Thank you so much for this!❤️❤️

Oh my god this was off the hook. So delicious and moist. Everyone love it, Thank you.

OMG!!! Charlie coconut cake is one of my favorites. U got me wanting get up and make one.

Love this cake 🎂 finally coconut 🥥 cake!!!! Tfs Charlie!!

Exquisite recipe and so well instructed. Thank you for your expertise.

Oh my word-that cake looks sooooo goooood

I have everything to make this! Loving this! 💕

One of my favorite cakes!

Looks great!

Omg se ve muy delicious, gracias Charlie!