Coconut Haupia Cake Recipe

Escape to paradise with this light and refreshing Hawaiian Coconut Haupia Cake! This decadent yet delicate cake boasts a creamy coconut filling and fluffy layers, perfect for a tropical-inspired dessert or special occasion. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, this recipe is your ticket to a taste of Aloha.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 356.9 kcal

Protein 6g

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Ingredients for Coconut Haupia Cake

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How to Make Coconut Haupia Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted coconut oil, and coconut extract.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the haupia filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
Remove from heat and let the haupia filling cool slightly.
Once the cakes are completely cool, frost one layer with the haupia filling and top with the second cake layer.
Frost the top of the cake with remaining haupia filling, if desired. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the haupia filling to set. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

145g

Fat

62g

Carbs

16g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Low Protein Desserts Easy Cakes Dietary Low In Something 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Coconut Haupia Cake?

Coconut Haupia Cake takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Coconut Haupia Cake?

Coconut Haupia Cake has approximately 356.9 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 27 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Coconut Haupia Cake?

The key ingredients for Coconut Haupia Cake are Coconut Milk, Sugar, Salt, Cornstarch, Water, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.