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Coconut Custard Cake

Irresistible 3-Layer Coconut Custard Cake Recipe That Stuns

Patricia
A rich and moist coconut custard cake with layers of creamy filling and topped with toasted coconut.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups 285g granulated sugar
  • ½ cup 118 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon 28g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large egg
  • 2 large egg white
  • 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 ⅓ cup 315ml coconut milk, well stirred
  • 1 ¼ cup 296ml heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 4 teaspoons 13g cornstarch
  • ½ cup 114g unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup 142g granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ cups 170g shredded coconut, sweetened
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ 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
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, vegetable oil, melted butter, eggs, egg whites, and sour cream until smooth.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  • Add coconut extract, vanilla extract, and coconut milk. Stir until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between the pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool completely.
  • For the filling, heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with remaining cream and add to the saucepan.
  • Add butter, sugar, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract. Cook until thickened. Let cool.
  • For the icing, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix well.
  • Assemble the cake by spreading filling between layers. Frost the top and sides with icing.
  • Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top of the cake.

Notes

  • Store the cake in the refrigerator.
  • Toast coconut flakes in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
Keyword coconut cake, coconut custard cake, dessert