How to Make Coconut Cake

Billowy, creamy, vanilla-flavored frosting and showers of feathery fresh coconut make Scott Peacock's coconut cake a dazzler. Here, the American cooking guru shares his secrets for getting it right.

A three-layer cake is a sure sign of a special occasion. Serve it as the grand finale for an Easter brunch, at a wedding, or as the reward for a household task well done.