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southern style coconut custard cake

Indulge in Southern Style Coconut Custard Cake Bliss

This Southern Style Coconut Custard Cake is a delightful dessert with layers of coconut cream and fluffy cake, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted European style butter softened
  • 2 cups sugar can be substituted with a sugar alternative
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour can swap for gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup heavy cream can be substituted with coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt essential for flavor enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract imitation can be used
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract use sparingly
  • 1 cup warm water amount varies with conditions
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut unsweetened can also be used
  • 0.5 cup corn starch
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar can substitute with powdered erythritol
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For Garnish
  • 1 cup toasted coconut flakes can use plain flakes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • Pans (9-inch round)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare four 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and grease them.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  3. Gradually add flour, heavy cream, baking powder, and salt alternating with vanilla and coconut extract.
  4. Distribute cake batter among pans and bake for 50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the layers cool for about 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to a wire rack until completely cooled.
  6. Beat together cream cheese, heavy cream, and confectioners' sugar until fluffy, adding coconut extract.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering frosting among the layers and coating the top and sides with frosting.
  8. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes around the sides for added texture.
  9. Slice and serve the cake with fresh fruit or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure that ingredients are fresh and at room temperature where indicated for best results.

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