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Catch A Husband Cake Recipe

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Catch A Husband Cake is a rich, moist Filipino dessert that combines creamy condensed and evaporated milk with fragrant coconut milk and shredded coconut, baked in a Bundt pan and topped with a luscious coconut icing. This cake boasts a smooth, velvety texture with a sweet, tropical flavor, perfect for sharing at gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 can condensed milk (about 395g)
  • 1 can evaporated milk (about 354ml)
  • 1 cup coconut milk (about 240ml)
  • 500 grams (about 2½ cups) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar (100g)
  • 3 large whole eggs
  • 3 tablespoons margarine (about 45g), melted

For the Icing:

  • 1 cup coconut milk (about 240ml)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (25g)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (about 80g)

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients needed for the cake and icing, ensuring freshness and readiness to start the process.
  2. Blend Cake Ingredients: Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, all-purpose flour, sugar, whole eggs, and melted margarine in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and velvety, ensuring all components are fully incorporated to form a thick batter.
  3. Prepare the Bundt Pan: Grease the Bundt pan thoroughly and then lightly flour it to prevent the cake from sticking and to assist in easy removal after baking.
  4. Pour Batter and Preheat Oven: Transfer the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, filling it about halfway to allow space for the cake to rise. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while preparing the batter to ensure it’s ready when baking begins.
  5. Bake the Cake: Place the Bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 60 minutes. Begin checking after 30 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. When it comes out clean, the cake is fully baked.
  6. Prepare Icing: While the cake bakes, combine 1 cup coconut milk and 2 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until sugar dissolves and mixture boils gently. Add shredded coconut and stir well to combine, cooking until the mixture thickens to a condensed milk-like consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  7. Cool Cake Slightly: Remove the baked cake from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Let the cake cool just enough to be warm but not hot, about 5 minutes.
  8. Apply Icing: Pour the warm coconut icing evenly over the top of the warm cake. The heat from the cake will help the icing to melt slightly and absorb into the cake’s crevices, enhancing moistness and flavor.
  9. Set and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for around 15 minutes so the icing sets. Once cooled, slice the cake and serve, enjoying the rich, creamy, coconut-infused flavors.

Notes

  • Use a Bundt pan to achieve the traditional ring shape and even baking.
  • Check the cake doneness by a toothpick to avoid overbaking and ensure moistness.
  • The icing consistency is key: it should be thick like condensed milk to properly coat the cake.
  • Ensure margarine is melted before blending for smooth batter.
  • Serve the cake slightly warm to enjoy the best texture and flavor combination.
  • Shredded coconut can be toasted for extra flavor but is optional.

Keywords: Catch A Husband Cake, Filipino dessert, coconut cake, condensed milk cake, coconut icing, Bundt cake

Find it online: https://ricoloranz.com/catch-a-husband-cake-recipe/