Coconut Sheet Cake (Print-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake

01 - 70 g sweetened shredded coconut
02 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
03 - 120 g sour cream
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
07 - 250 g all-purpose flour
08 - 400 g granulated sugar
09 - 240 ml water
10 - 227 g unsalted butter

→ Frosting

11 - 70 g sweetened shredded coconut
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 360 g powdered sugar
14 - 60 ml whole milk
15 - 113 g unsalted butter

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Once the cake's all set, wait until it's totally cool, then cut it into squares to serve.
02 - As soon as the cake's still a little warm from the oven, go ahead and spread the frosting all over the top.
03 - Mix 70 g sweetened shredded coconut into the frosting so it's mixed in everywhere.
04 - When you've pulled the pan off the heat, slowly whisk in 360 g powdered sugar and the vanilla until it looks silky.
05 - On medium heat, melt 113 g unsalted butter with 60 ml milk in your saucepan while the cake's in the oven.
06 - Pour the batter into your ready pan and bake for about 18 to 20 minutes. Take it out if a toothpick poked in comes out clean.
07 - Gently stir 70 g sweetened shredded coconut into the mix to spread it out evenly.
08 - Now chuck in the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until the batter's smooth.
09 - Dump the hot butter-water over the dry stuff and stir everything together until it looks good.
10 - In a big bowl, blend together baking soda, salt, flour, and sugar using a whisk.
11 - Bring 227 g butter and 240 ml water to a bubble in a medium pan. When it's boiling, pull it off the heat.
12 - Flip your oven to 175°C and grease up a big sheet pan, 33 x 46 cm in size.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - For a better texture, slap that frosting on while the cake’s still giving off warmth so it sinks in nicely.