Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNo Ke AlohaHaupia Cake Recipe

Haupia Cake Recipe

Inspired by No Ke Aloha
Time2h 30m
Serves12

Coconut milk pudding layered with sponge cake.

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Ingredients

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Haupia Layer

Sponge Cake

Topping

Method

Haupia Layer Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Haupia

    In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and water. Whisk together until smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat the Mixture

    Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Set the Haupia

    Once thickened, pour the mixture into a greased 9x9 inch pan and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

Sponge Cake Preparation

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 5

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 6

    Beat Eggs

    In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.

  4. 7

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    Stir in the vegetable oil and milk into the egg mixture.

  5. 8

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  6. 9

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 10

    Cool the Cake

    Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Assembly and Topping

  1. 11

    Layer the Cake

    Once the cake and haupia are cooled, cut the sponge cake into two layers. Place the first layer on a serving platter.

  2. 12

    Add Haupia Layer

    Spread half of the haupia mixture over the first layer of sponge cake.

  3. 13

    Add Second Layer

    Place the second layer of sponge cake on top of the haupia. Spread the remaining haupia on top.

  4. 14

    Add Toppings

    Top with whipped cream and sprinkle shredded coconut over the top.

  5. 15

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set together.

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