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!"

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!

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!!

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!!! 😘😘😘

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.

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.

Charlie you have extraordinary high intelligent culinary skills.

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.

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

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.

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 !!! 🙂

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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

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

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 👍

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!!!

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

Dear Charles, hello it's me the very old lady. I made your beautiful coconut cake, and it was just delicious. I made it for a small neighbors get together. They all just love it. And I actually got a pc myself. Thank you again for sharing you lovely cake and she just looks lovely too. .My was not as pretty as your cake but she was pretty. Thank you again, God Bless you Love!

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! 😋

That cake looks amazing! I love coconut cake.

You're TOO MUCH Mr. Charlie Andrews. 😊👍 #1 Fan

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!

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

My all time favorite when I was young. Going to church ⛪️ and after services in the 1960s the Mother's and sisters in the church, which most of them were from the Southern states and Louisiana would give potlucks. Guarantee 💯 coconut 🥥 cake would be on the menu and made from scratch too. Pepperidge Farm's 🚜 can't touch it or come close. Charlie big thanks for sharing this recipe, it brings back happy memories from a long time ago 😀

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

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

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 narrated this video perfectly, so clear and concise and no annoying music!! Great job😊 so- 1 1/2 lbs of butter in this cake, makes it very special occasions only, looks fabulous 🎉

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.

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

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

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

Baked with this recipe, excellent! Baking two cakes presently for 2 neighbors. We only bake single layer cakes, easier to eat including a thicker layer of frosting!

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

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

Hello Charlie, Thank you, for such clear instructions. I hope to try this recipe myself. May the Lord bless you. Regina Nelson

One of my favorite cakes to make and enjoy.😃

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

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

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

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!!

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

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!

You are THE BEST teacher!!

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!!!!

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.

That cake looks delicious. Thank you the recipe.

My Mom made a three tier coconut cake with pineapple between the layers, it was heavenly. She also made a coconut pound cake. She couldn’t go to a family reunion without making two pound cakes, one for my uncle and one for the rest of us. 🤗

my my my....havent had homemade coconut cake since the 70's....yummmmm

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 😊 👌 💕

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

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

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

My favorite kind of cake 🎂

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

I like coconut cake because its so delicious and sweet . I want make because its so delicious . Charlies Andrew thank you so much .

Made this yesterday just for myself (gave my neighbor a big slice). Delicious! And huge, I’m gonna be eating cake for days. 🥥🥥

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

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!!!

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

Charlie, amazing recipe, thank you for sharing and for the wonderful tutorial. I looked and looked for a similar recipe for weeks before Christmas. Only this morning found yours! This looks so much like the cake my Grandmother and Mother made, and brings back such fond memories. You are the best!

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

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

I love the part where he beats his fist on the table. Lol! Charlie's videos remind me of when I was growing up. My mom, my aunt and my grandmother would gather at my aunt's house and literally cook all day. They made everything from scratch. Fond memories.

Wow!!! Day off from work just to make a homemade coconut cake!! I'll try 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.

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

This was the richest cake I believe I've ever seen! It looks absolutely wonderful! My Mom used to make coconut cake when I was a kid and I always thought it was the best cake in the world. Thanks, Charlie.

I want a slice of this delicious coconut cake. Beautiful Charlie.

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!

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.

Looks delicious! Will make it for my sisters birthday which is right before Christmas. I like to toast the coconut too. It gives the frosting a bit of a nutty flavor when the coconut toasts. yummy!

Chef Charlie makes everything look good and easy. I love coconut cake.

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

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

You are a great teacher. This is a very delicious cake

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

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

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 💙💙💙✌

Hey, Charlie. I have a tip for you. Put parchment paper under your cake on whatever cake dish you plan to serve the cake on when frosting and adding coconut. Once you are finished decorating your cake slide the parchment paper carefully from under the cake. Wa la! Clean cake dish, I notice you didn’t show how you cleaned around your cake. This recipe is very close to my Mom’s back in the day. I’m not sure if I remember her using that much butter, but back then, folks didn’t measure a lot. Funny, where I grew up, coconut cake was the dessert for Sunday dinners. This recipe may be my dessert for Easter dinner.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

You should have the middle name of Baker. You bake some of the best-looking cakes I have seen. Thank you, Charlie, seeing you do your thing is such a pleasure to watch.

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! 🍰

Charlie, thanks so much for always responding. Luv ya!

Now this is my absolute FAVORITE cake !

How many sticks of butter for the frosting?

Does this cake need to be refrigerated?

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

I am making this cake for Thanksgiving again. It was good when I made it 2years ago.😊

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

We loved your recipe, we prepared our coconut cake from scratch following your video. The result was really great 👍

Thank u for explaining everything u do...

I love your coconut cake it’s my favorite you’re lovely men the way you talk God bless you