Coconut Custard Cake Recipe
Coconut cake with rich coconut custard filling topped with buttercream and fresh coconut flakes
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Ingredients
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Cake
Coconut Custard Filling
Buttercream Frosting
Topping
Method
Cake
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk. Start and end with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 6
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Coconut Custard Filling
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Whisk until smooth.
- 8
Cook the Custard
Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and shredded coconut.
- 9
Cool the Custard
Transfer the custard to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool completely.
Buttercream Frosting
- 10
Beat Butter
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 11
Add Sugar and Flavoring
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add coconut milk and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until light and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake
- 12
Layer the Cake
Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the coconut custard filling over the top.
- 13
Top with Second Layer
Place the second layer of cake on top of the custard filling.
- 14
Frost the Cake
Spread the buttercream frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
- 15
Add Coconut Flakes
Garnish the top of the cake with fresh coconut flakes.