Description
Heaven on Earth Cake is a luscious, multi-layered dessert featuring soft, airy cake layers paired with a dreamy, creamy coconut filling. This cake combines the light texture of cake flour with the tropical burst of coconut flakes and the sweetness of condensed milk, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for any celebration or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Filling
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate air. Stir in the vanilla extract for added aroma.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the cake flour to avoid lumps and gently fold it into the wet mixture. Mix just until combined to maintain the batter’s light texture.
- 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 baked through.
- Make the Creamy Layers: While the cakes cool completely, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with the coconut flakes, then gently fold this mixture into the whipped cream until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are fully cooled, carefully layer them, spreading a generous amount of the creamy coconut filling between each layer to ensure the flavors meld perfectly.
- Chill and Serve: Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up and allow the flavors to blend. Before serving, garnish with extra coconut flakes for texture and presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
- Use unsweetened coconut flakes if you prefer a less sweet cake.
- For an extra tropical touch, consider adding a splash of rum or coconut extract to the creamy filling.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
