Description
Indulge in the Heavenly Coconut Cream Cake: A Slice of Paradise Awaits! This exquisite dessert features three layers of soft, coconut-infused sponge cake, filled with creamy coconut custard and topped with fluffy whipped cream frosting. Each bite is a delightful experience, bursting with the tropical taste of coconut that will transport you to a sun-kissed paradise. Perfect for celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this cake promises to impress.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 cup coconut milk (for filling)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for filling)
- ½ tsp coconut extract (for filling)
- ½ cup (40 g) sweetened shredded coconut (for filling)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ½ tsp coconut extract (for frosting)
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine coconut milk and buttermilk.
- Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs, vanilla extract, and coconut extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk mixture to the butter mix until just combined.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25–28 minutes.
- For filling, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks in a saucepan; gradually add milk until thickened.
- Stir in butter, coconut extract, and shredded coconut; cool completely before using.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar for frosting.
- Assemble the cake layers with filling in between; frost the outside and decorate as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg