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7) Coconut Cream Smash Cake Assembly Guide

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chilling 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 fully baked 4-inch white cake layer cooled; use a trusted recipe or cake mix
  • Coconut cream frosting: 3/4 cup cream cheese 1/4 cup coconut cream (chilled), 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Toasted coconut flakes: 2 tbsp unsweetened flakes toasted until light brown
  • Optional garnish: 1 tsp shredded fresh coconut

Method
 

  1. Place the fully cooled baked cake layer on a small cake board or serving plate.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add chilled coconut cream and powdered sugar. Frosting should hold soft peaks, not runny.
  3. Crumb-coat the cake, chill 15 minutes, then apply a firmer top coat of frosting.
  4. Sprinkle toasted flakes on top and around edges. Press lightly so they stick.
  5. Chill 20 minutes before photos or serving.