Description
Catch a Husband Cake is a delicious and unique dessert that combines the flavors of coconut and caramel, perfect for impressing loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz / 354 ml) evaporated milk
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (120 g) grated coconut (fresh or desiccated)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or 2 tbsp cornstarch for a silkier texture)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly grated or toasted coconut (for garnish)
- Edible flowers (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Make the Caramel: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Let it melt and caramelize into a golden amber color (do not stir, just swirl the pan gently). Immediately pour into a bundt pan or round mold, coating the bottom evenly. Set aside.
- Make the Coconut Mixture: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a blender, combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, eggs, flour, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth. Fold in the grated coconut by hand for extra texture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the mixture over the hardened caramel in the pan. Place the mold in a larger baking dish filled halfway with hot water (water bath). Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool & Serve: Remove from oven, let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best). To unmold, run a knife around the edges, then invert onto a serving plate. Sprinkle with shredded coconut and decorate with edible flowers.
Notes
- For a silkier texture, use cornstarch instead of flour.
- Letting the cake cool overnight enhances the flavors.
- Edible flowers can add a beautiful touch for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg