Coconut Lime Piñata Cake
This Coconut Lime Piñata Cake features a moist coconut-flavored sponge layered with zesty lime curd and filled with a surprise of colorful candy. Perfect for celebrations, this cake combines tropical flavors with a fun reveal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup lime curd
- 1 cup colorful candy
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 2:
In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
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Step 3:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
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Step 4:
Divide the batter evenly between two greased 9-inch round cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 5:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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Step 6:
In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and lime zest, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
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Step 7:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of lime curd on top, then add a layer of colorful candy. Place the second cake layer on top.
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Step 8:
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the whipped frosting. Decorate as desired.
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Step 9:
Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy the surprise of candy inside!