Description
Heaven on Earth Cake is a luscious layered dessert featuring light and airy cake layers complemented by a creamy coconut filling. This cake combines the subtle sweetness of sugar and condensed milk with the tropical flavor of coconut flakes, topped off with fluffy whipped cream. Perfectly baked to a tender crumb and chilled to meld flavors, it offers a dreamy, cloud-like texture that delights every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup cake flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Layers
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your cake pans by lightly greasing them and lining with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy and pale. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure full incorporation. Stir in the vanilla extract for aromatic flavor.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the cake flour to remove lumps and gently fold it into the wet mixture to maintain the batter’s lightness. Stir until the batter is well combined and smooth.
- Prepare the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Make the Creamy Layers: While the cake cools, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form for a light and airy texture. In another bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with the coconut flakes, mixing well. Gently fold the whipped cream into this mixture until smooth and creamy, creating a luscious filling.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, layer them by spreading a generous amount of the creamy coconut mixture between each cake layer, building a multi-layered cake.
- Chill and Serve: Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld. Before serving, optionally garnish with extra coconut flakes for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure the cake layers are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the creamy filling from melting.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming with sugar.
- For a more intense coconut flavor, toast the coconut flakes lightly before mixing them into the cream.
- Whipping the cream to stiff peaks is crucial for maintaining the creamy layer’s structure.
- The cake tastes best after being chilled overnight.
