Recipes and Cooking Coconut Milk Cake 5.0 (2) 1 Review Enjoy the best coconut milk cake ever at your next party. Coconut milk cake with a creamy coconut filling makes for the perfect sweet treat. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on December 1, 2016 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 45 mins Stand Time: 30 mins Bake Time: 25 mins Cool Time: 10 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 slices Ingredients 4 eggs 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cup sugar 1 cup coconut milk ¼ cup butter 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 recipe Coconut Filling 1 recipe Creme Fraiche Frosting Raw coconut chips, toasted* Coconut Filling 1 ¼ cup whipping cream ¾ cup sugar ½ cup butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water ½ teaspoon vanilla pinch salt 2 cup shredded coconut Creme Fraiche Frosting 1 7 ounce container creme fraiche or 1 8-ounce container sour cream 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla Directions Allow eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grease and lightly flour two 8x1-1/2-inch round baking pans; set pans aside. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl beat eggs with an electric mixer on high speed about 4 minutes or until thick. Gradually add sugar, beating on medium speed until light and fluffy (4 to 5 minutes). Add the flour mixture; beat on low speed just until combined. In a small saucepan heat and stir coconut milk and butter until butter melts; stir in vanilla. Add to batter; beat until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans, spreading evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool layers in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove layers from pans; cool thoroughly on wire racks. Prepare Coconut Filling and Creme Fraiche Frosting. To assemble, cut cake layers in half horizontally to make four layers. Place the first layer on a serving plate, cut side up. Spread one-third (about 3/4 cup) of the Coconut Filling over the first cake layer. Repeat with two more layers and the remaining Coconut Filling. Top with the remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with Creme Fraiche Frosting. Garnish cake with toasted coconut chips. Coconut Filling In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream, sugar, and butter. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves. In a small bowl stir together cornstarch, water, vanilla, and a pinch salt. Stir into cream mixture; bring to boiling. Boil gently for 1 minute or until thick. Remove from heat. Stir in shredded coconut. Creme Fraiche Frosting In a large mixing bowl combine creme fraiche or sour cream, whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until mixture is thick and soft peaks form (tips curl). *Tip: To toast coconut chips, spread them in an even layer in a baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown, stirring once. To Store: Cover cake. Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving. To Make Ahead: Prepare as directed through Step 4. Wrap cooled cake layers in plastic wrap; overwrap tightly with foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight at room temperature. Continue as directed. Rate it Print