Coconut Custard Cake Recipe
This Coconut Custard Cake is a decadent and moist dessert that combines the rich flavors of coconut and cream cheese frosting. With layers of coconut-infused cake, creamy coconut filling, and a toasted coconut topping, this cake is sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 3-layer 8-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 ½ cups (285g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (118 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon (28g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ cup (118 ml) sour cream
- 2 ½ cups (350g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon (7.5g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (4.5g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cup (315ml) coconut milk, well stirred
Coconut Filling:
- 1 ¼ cup (296ml) heavy whipping cream, divided
- 4 teaspoons (13g) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (142g) granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ cups (170g) shredded coconut, sweetened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (114g) unsalted butter, softened
- 12 oz (339g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 3 cups (390g) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (151g) shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
Instructions
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine wet ingredients, then add dry ingredients. Divide batter among pans and bake for 20-24 minutes.
- For the filling: Mix cornstarch with cream, then combine with butter, sugar, and coconut. Heat and thicken, then add vanilla.
- For the frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese, add sugar and vanilla.
- To assemble the cake: Layer cake, coconut filling, and frosting. Top with shredded coconut.
- Refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought toasted coconut for convenience.
- Ensure the coconut filling is completely cool before assembling the cake.
- For best results, chill the cake before serving to set the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Coconut Custard Cake, Coconut Cake Recipe, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert Recipe
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