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Decadent Pandan Coconut Cake

Decadent Pandan Coconut Cake That Will Impress Every Guest

A tropical delight, this decadent Pandan Coconut Cake is an impressive dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cans full-fat coconut milk Chilled overnight
  • 120 g granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 50 g oil
  • 100 g cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pandan extract
  • green gel food coloring Optional
For the Meringue
  • 5 large egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
For the Whipped Coconut Cream
  • 2 cans full-fat coconut milk Chilled overnight
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch Optional
  • 60 g large coconut flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • 6-inch cake pans
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill Coconut Milk: Refrigerate two cans of full-fat coconut milk overnight.
  2. Whip Coconut Cream: Beat chilled coconut cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light peaks form.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 6-inch cake pans.
  4. Beat Egg Whites: Whip egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Mix Egg Yolks: Combine egg yolks and sugar, then mix in milk, oil, vanilla extract, pandan extract, and food coloring.
  6. Sift and Fold: Sift cake flour and baking powder into yolk mixture and fold gently.
  7. Combine Mixtures: Fold whipped egg whites into the batter gently in three additions.
  8. Divide and Bake: Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 23-25 minutes.
  9. Cool Cakes: Let cakes cool upside down in the pans for about 30 minutes.
  10. Layer and Frost: Spread whipped coconut cream between cake layers and on the outer layer.
  11. Decorate: Press coconut flakes onto the cake and chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure coconut milk is well-chilled overnight for a perfect whipped cream texture. Always fold in egg whites gently to retain air.

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