Pandan Coconut Cake
- Leander Fernandes
- Apr 10
- 2 min read
This cake had been on my list for a long time! I first came across it on television, and the moment I saw it, I knew I had to make it. The combination of pandan and coconut felt unique and exciting.
The only challenge? Pandan leaves aren’t easily available where I live. Luckily, a few days ago, my husband had a work trip to a place where he found some and brought them back for me.
Despite my hectic schedule, I managed to squeeze in some time to bring this cake to life. And here it is—my version of Pandan Coconut Cake!
For the topping, I added my kids’ favorite—cream cheese. Personally, I prefer the cake without it, but I wanted to make it just the way they love it. And they thoroughly enjoyed every bite!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
120 grams maida (all-purpose flour) / self-raising flour
60 grams of desiccated coconut
2 tsp baking powder
Wet Ingredients
150 grams of butter (soft, room temperature)
150 grams of powdered sugar
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
2 to 3 drops of green gel food colour
Pandan Extract
12 pandan leaves (60 grams)
Water (as needed for grinding)
Optional Cream Cheese Frosting
150 grams of cream cheese
Icing sugar (as per taste)
Method
Step 1: Prepare the Pandan Extract
1. Wash the pandan leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.
2. Cut them into small pieces and blend with just enough water to form a smooth paste.
3. Strain the blended mixture to extract the vibrant green pandan liquid. Set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Cake Batter
4. Using an electric hand mixer, whisk the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Next , add the eggs gradually and whisk well.
5. Add vanilla essence and whisk again.
6. Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gradually add to the butter mixture, whisking until combined.
7. Add the desiccated coconut and mix well.
8. Pour in 3/4 cup of the pandan liquid and gently fold the batter using a spatula. Add 2 to 3 drops of green gel colour and fold the batter using a spatula.
9. Line a 6-inch diameter baking tin with parchment paper.
10. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly.
11. Bake in a pre - heated oven at 180°C until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 4: Optional Cream Cheese
Frosting
12. Whisk the cream cheese with icing sugar until smooth and creamy.
13. Once the cake has cooled, coat the top with the cream cheese frosting for an extra layer of indulgence.
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