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Coconut Custard Cake Recipe

Irresistible Coconut Custard Cake Recipe for Every Occasion

This Coconut Custard Cake Recipe features moist layers of coconut cake and rich custard filling, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Butter Unsalted preferred.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 tsp Coconut extract Optional but recommended.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 cup Coconut milk Alternatives: almond or oat milk.
  • 1 cup Shredded coconut Toasted for extra flavor.
For the Custard
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Thickens the custard.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Mascarpone as alternative.
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Sweetens frosting.
  • 1 tsp Additional coconut extract Optional for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Pans
  • saucepan
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vegetable oil, coconut extract, vanilla extract, and eggs.
  4. Alternately mix dry mixture and coconut milk into the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  5. Divide batter between pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
  6. Prepare the custard by whisking egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and coconut milk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter for the frosting until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy, then fold in shredded coconut.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering custard between cooled cake layers and frosting the outside with coconut cream cheese frosting.
  9. Sprinkle toasted coconut on top before serving and chill slightly in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Follow expert tips for best results, such as using room temperature eggs and gentle mixing to avoid a dense cake texture.

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