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Pandan Coconut Cake


  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful and refreshing dessert combining the creaminess of coconut with fragrant pandan, perfect for celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cans full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (if needed)
  • 60 g large coconut flakes
  • 5 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 120 g granulated sugar, divided (100 g + 20 g)
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 60 g milk
  • 50 g oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 100 g cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pandan extract
  • Green gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill the coconut milk overnight, scoop out the solid cream, mix with sugar and vanilla, and whip until fluffy.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pans.
  3. In a bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and gradually add 100 g sugar, continuing to beat until stiff meringue forms.
  4. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks with remaining 20 g sugar, then add milk, oil, vanilla, pandan extract, and food coloring. Mix well.
  5. Sift in cake flour and baking powder into the yolk mixture and stir until just combined.
  6. Gently fold the meringue into the yolk mixture until fully incorporated.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes upside down.
  8. Layer cakes with whipped coconut frosting. Apply a crumb coat and top with coconut flakes. Chill to set.

Notes

Chill the coconut milk overnight and fold the meringue gently for a light and fluffy cake. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: cake, pandan, coconut, dessert, tropical, baking