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January 24, 2014 By Jana 6 Comments

Coconut Vodka Cream Cheese Cake

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Who doesn't love cake? What's better than cake? Cake made with alcohol. Only bacon could make a cake with alcohol better. One of my recent reviews included Ivanabitch Flavored Vodkas. I really liked the coconut flavor and had been playing with different uses other than just making cocktails. Here's a recipe I created using the coconut vodka. Oh, and consider pairing it with a late harvest Riesling. Delish!
coconut vodka cream cheese cake

Coconut Vodka Cream Cheese Cake

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz. Neufchatel cheese
  • 1 cup coconut palm sugar
  • 1 cup unbleached sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup coconut flavored vodka
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Frosting

  • ¼ cup plus ½ tsp. unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz. Neufchatel cheese
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. coconut flavored vodka (if you don't want to use vodka you could substitute coconut flavored extract or coconut milk for the vodka)
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9×13 glass or metal baking pan with butter from butter wrappers.
  2. Add softened butter, Neufchatel cheese, and sugars in a large mixing bowl and cream until well blended.
  3. Add in the eggs two at a time, and beat until well blended. Add vanilla extract and coconut flavored vodka. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Mix in flour and shredded coconut. Mixture will not be perfectly smooth and should be dense.coconut vodka cream cheese cake
  4. Spread batter into prepared pan, and bake for 35–40 minutesor until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. (For the metal pan, you may need to decrease the oven temperature to 325° F.) Remove cake from oven, set on a cooling rack, and allow to cool completely.
    coconut vodka cream cheese cake
  5. For the frosting, beat together ¼ c. softened butter, Neufchatel cheese, vanilla, and vodka until well blended. Slowly mix in powdered sugar and mix until smooth and even. Set aside.
  6. In a small sauté pan, add ½ tsp. butter and melt until it starts to bubble. Add shredded coconut, and sauté until coconut is lightly browned. Stir while sautéing so you don’t burn the coconut or butter.coconut vodka cream cheese cake
  7. Once cake is fully cooled, frost cake and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Serve. Refrigerate any remaining cake, as there is uncooked cream cheese in the frosting.
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Filed Under: dessert, food, foodie, Foodie Friday, recipe Tagged With: boozy baking, Coconut Cream Cheese Cake, Coconut Vodka, Coconut Vodka Cream Cheese Cake, Cream Cheese Cake, recipe

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Comments

  1. Susan@LunaCafe says

    January 24, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    This cake sounds so good; can’t wait to try it. Love the idea of infusing coconut flavor via flavored vodka. I have created delicious cakes using beer, wine, and liqueurs, but flavored vodka is a new frontier for me. Thanks for the great idea! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jana says

      January 24, 2014 at 1:42 pm

      You’re most welcome! I’d love to hear about your next infusing baking adventure!

      Reply
  2. Pech says

    January 24, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Yum, it looks so moist and soft! I agree, cooking with alcohol, and then enjoying some leftover alcohol with your finished product, is awesome. You should share a drink pairing to enjoy with the cake!

    Reply
    • Jana says

      January 24, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      Thanks, Pech! Why didn’t I think of that? 🙂 I’ve updated the post to include a recommendation to pair with a late harvest Riesling.

      Reply
  3. dania cioffi says

    March 28, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    this looks so decadent, can’t wait to make it for my family.

    Reply
  4. Holly W says

    April 6, 2014 at 10:51 am

    I cant wait to try this in looks delicious

    Reply

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