Description

Heaven on Earth Cake is a light, fluffy, and moist layered cake featuring soft cake layers made with cake flour, enriched with butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, and layered with a creamy coconut filling made from whipped cream, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut flakes. This dessert is chilled to meld the flavors and topped with additional coconut flakes for a tropical finish, making it a dreamy, cloud-like treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups cake flour
3 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Creamy Layer

1 cup whipping cream
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup coconut flakes, plus extra for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pans lightly and line them 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 light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully. Stir in vanilla extract for aroma and flavor.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sift the cake flour to avoid lumps, then gently fold it into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined, ensuring you keep the batter light and airy.
Prepare the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully baked. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
Make the Creamy Layers: While the cakes cool, whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with coconut flakes. Gently fold the whipped cream into this mixture until smooth and well combined, forming the creamy coconut filling.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are fully cooled, place one layer on your serving plate. Spread a generous amount of the creamy coconut filling over it. Repeat layering with the remaining cake layers and filling to build the cake.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the filling set. Before serving, garnish the top of the cake with extra coconut flakes for texture and decoration.

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the cream filling from melting.
For best results, use fresh coconut flakes or lightly toast them for added flavor.
You can substitute cake flour with all-purpose flour by removing 2 tablespoons per cup and adding cornstarch for a lighter texture.
Chilling the cake overnight enhances flavor development and makes slicing easier.
This cake is best served chilled but can be brought to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for a softer texture.