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Coconut Custard Cake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
A rich and moist coconut custard cake with a luscious coconut flavor, perfect for dessert or special occasions.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.33 cups coconut milk, well stirred
  • 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch

Filling

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.25 cups shredded coconut, sweetened
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut, toasted

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then combine to form batter.
  • Pour batter into a prepared baking pan and bake for 50 minutes until golden.
  • Prepare coconut custard by heating coconut milk and whipping cream, then thickening with cornstarch.
  • Spread coconut custard over cooled cake and chill.
  • Make coconut frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and toasted coconut. Frost the cake.

Notes

For best flavor, toast the shredded coconut before adding to the frosting.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: coconut