Can this recipe make coconut cupcakes? Yes it can! This recipe will make about 24 cupcakes. They will need to be baked at 350 degrees for approximately 15 to 18 minutes. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3rds of the way full. Can I make this recipe into only two layers? Yes you can! No adjustments will need to be made to the recipe except for the baking time of the cakes. As written, the recipe makes 3 thin layers. No adjustments are required to the ingredients to make a two layer cake. Simply add approximately 5 minutes to the baking time. INGREDIENTS CAKE 1/2 cup salted butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1½ cups sugar 2 teaspoons coconut extract 6 large egg whites, room temperature 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 1/4 cup sour cream 3½ cups cake flour 4 teaspoons of baking powder ½ teaspoon salt FROSTING: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup salted butter, softened 1 teaspoon coconut extract 3 cups powdered sugar 3 cups coconut flakes INSTRUCTIONS 1. Grease three 9-inch pans. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter, oil, and sugar together until smooth. Beat in coconut extract and egg whites 2 minutes until fluffy. Beat in coconut milk and sour cream until just combined. 3. Mix in cake flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. 4. Divide the batter among the three prepared pans. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit in pans for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before layering and frosting. 5. Make the frosting by using a hand mixer to beat cream cheese and butter together for 1 minute until light and fluffy. Add in coconut extract and mix until combined, about 10 seconds. 6. Slowly add in powdered sugar, one half cup at a time until smooth, mixing between additions. 7. Frost and layer cake with frosting and use coconut flakes to coat. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to push "LIKE," leave a COMMENT below, and SUBSCRIBE! Feel free to SHARE this video too. The Stay At Home Chef offers restaurant quality recipes you can easily make at home. If you want to become a better cook, learn how to cook, or just need dinner ideas for your family, this channel is for you. We’re taking really good recipes and making them easy recipes that you can make at home in your own kitchen. Cooking, baking, how to, all things food, and more! MORE RECIPES YOU HAVE TO TRY: