Christmas Ultimate Coconut Cake

Old-school cakes are as storied as they are delicious!

The cake design by Beth Blalock, Hilton Head Island

Never underestimate the power and joy of a sinfully decadent dessert! I love a good cobbler, homemade brownies, and banana pudding but my number one favorite dessert has always been a cake - homemade with love.

This is one of my most requested desserts from my book series Shrimp, Collards and Grits.

I love what Julia Child says about it: “A party without a cake is just a meeting.” How true.

Does anyone remember a time before we had cell phones? We had conversations, sat, and talked to one another. Family is everything and each gathering creates new memories. The legendary Southern Culinary Pioneer, Edna Lewis said it well. “Thinking about the people I grew up with and about our way of life, I realize how much the bond that held us had to do with food.”

My daughter Margaret and I love this cake and discovered it at the Peninsula Grill in Charleston. Later, she had one made for her wedding at the Windmill Harbour Yacht Club, Hilton Head Island. It’s the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.