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Coconut Egg Custard

Coconut Egg Custard

Decadent Coconut Egg Custard gets a twist with this moist peanut butter cake packed with M&Ms and creamy frosting. A showstopping dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup M&Ms, roughly chopped

Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
  4. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  7. Gently fold in chopped M&Ms.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 22-25 minutes until edges pull away and toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool cakes in pans for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat softened butter and peanut butter until smooth; add powdered sugar gradually.
  12. Pour in heavy cream and vanilla, and beat until light and fluffy.
  13. Assemble the cake: place one layer on serving plate, frost the top, and add the second layer.
  14. Frost the top and sides of the cake, decorating with additional M&Ms if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. You can customize the M&Ms based on the occasion; use holiday-themed colors for festive events. Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For a chocolate version, add cocoa powder to the batter and use chocolate M&Ms. Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins, like chopped peanuts or other candies, to create your unique twist!
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