Haupia Cake

Haupia is a traditional Hawaiian coconut pudding made from coconut milk and cornstarch. It is often used as a filling or topping for desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Haupia Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Hawaiian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cake Flour
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1.5 cup Haupia Filling
• 1 cup Whipping Cream
• 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
• 0.5 cup Toasted Coconut Flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add the unsalted butter, coconut milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the haupia filling evenly over the cake layer.
8. Place the second cake layer on top of the haupia filling.
9. In a separate bowl, whip the whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
10. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped cream.
11. Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over the top of the cake.
12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
13. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 24g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.