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southern style coconut custard cake

Indulge in Southern Style Coconut Custard Cake Bliss

Experience the delightful layers of the Southern Style Coconut Custard Cake, a must-try dessert that is sure to impress at gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 cup Unsalted European Style Butter or regular unsalted butter
  • 2 cups Sugar consider using part brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 4 Eggs (Room Temperature) for better mixing
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour can swap with 1:1 gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or substitute with coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract can use almond extract for a twist
  • 1 cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut or unsweetened coconut for less sweetness
  • 1 cup Warm Water adjust as needed for batter consistency
  • ¼ cup Corn Starch essential for thickening
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract or more vanilla if unavailable
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (Room Temperature) or mascarpone for a flair
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar granulated sugar can work if blended finely
For the Syrup
  • Equal Parts Sugar and Water moisten the cake layers
For Decoration
  • Toasted Coconut Flakes optional but highly recommended

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • saucepan
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Your Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Mix the Cake Batter: Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
  3. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter between prepared pans, bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, and a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Prepare the Coconut Custard: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract; cook until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Stack cake layers with cooled custard in between until all layers are used.
  6. Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar together until smooth; frost the top and sides of the cake.
  7. Add the Finishing Touch: Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top of the frosted cake.
  8. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, and allow cake layers to cool completely before assembly.

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