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Making Pandan Layer Cake is not difficult, it is great to be served as a birthday cake too. This recipe uses fresh coconut milk and pandan juice. Pandan Layer Cake made using fresh ingredients will have a nicer color and better taste as compared to those made with boxed coconut milk and pandan essence.

Besides pandan layer cake, check out our beautiful purple yam layered cake as well.

CHINESE VERSION:香兰千层蛋糕

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  • 1 pc 9-inch round pandan sponge cake (Please refer to recipe: Pandan Sponge Cake)

Ingredients for pandan layer:

  • 450 ml pandan juice*
  • 450 ml thick coconut milk
  • 95 g mung bean flour/green bean flour**
  • 20 g custard powder
  • 450 ml plain water
  • 170 g sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 tsps agar-agar powder

(*Pandan juice: Blend together 450 ml of water and 70 g of pandan leaves until fine, extract 450 ml of pandan juice.)

(**Green bean/mung bean flour: It is actually the starch of green bean, sometimes labelled as “green pea flour”. It is NOT the green bean powder ground from whole green bean. You may replace it with Hoen Kwee flour which is usually available at supermarket if you can’t find green bean starch.)

Directions:

1 Slice sponge cake into 3 layers using serrated knife, each about 1-cm thick.

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2 Combine pandan juice, thick coconut milk, mung bean flour and custard powder, strain through a sieve into a cooking pot with thick base (to prevent burning).

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3 Combine plain water (not hot water), sugar, salt and agar-agar powder in a sauce pot, bring to the boil, cook until agar-agar powder has melted.

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4 Add agar-agar mixture to pandan mixture gradually while stirring. Cook mixture over medium-low heat until thickened. Cover and dip the cooking pot in hot water (to prevent mixture from setting).

5 Rinse 9-inch round baking pan with water, drain-off excess water (to help in unmoulding).

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6 Pour 300 g of pandan layer mixture into baking pan, swirl to coat the sides. Top with 1 slice of cake, set aside for 3 minutes to allow pandan layer to slightly set. Repeat the same for 2nd and 3rd slice of cake.

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7 Pour 300 g of mixture over 3rd slice of cake, set aside for 4-5 minutes. Pour the remaining mixture into the gap between the cake and baking pan, set aside until cooled.

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8 When cooled, loosen the cake sides from baking pan with plastic knife.

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9 Cover the baking pan, keep refrigerated for 4-5 hours or overnight until completely set.

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10 Unmould and cut into slices.

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Pandan Layer Cake Recipe

Making Pandan Layer Cake is not difficult, it is great to be served as a birthday cake too. This recipe uses fresh coconut milk and pandan juice.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Refrigeration 5 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Cake

Cuisine Baking

Servings 12 slices

Calories 298 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 piece 9-inch round pandan sponge cake

For pandan layer:

  • 450 ml pandan juice* (Blend together 450 ml of water and 70 g of pandan leaves until fine, extract 450 ml of pandan juice.)
  • 450 ml thick coconut milk
  • 95 g mung bean flour/green bean flour**
  • 20 g custard powder
  • 450 ml plain water
  • 170 g sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 tsps agar-agar powder

Instructions

  • Slice sponge cake into 3 layers using serrated knife, each about 1-cm thick.

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  • Combine pandan juice, thick coconut milk, mung bean flour and custard powder, strain through a sieve into a cooking pot with thick base (to prevent burning).

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  • Combine plain water (not hot water), sugar, salt and agar-agar powder in a sauce pot, bring to the boil, cook until agar-agar powder has melted.

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  • Add agar-agar mixture to pandan mixture gradually while stirring. Cook mixture over medium-low heat until thickened. Cover and dip the cooking pot in hot water (to prevent mixture from setting).

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  • Rinse 9-inch round baking pan with water, drain-off excess water (to help in unmoulding).

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  • Pour 300 g of pandan layer mixture into baking pan, swirl to coat the sides. Top with 1 slice of cake, set aside for 3 minutes to allow pandan layer to slightly set. Repeat the same for 2nd and 3rd slice of cake.

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  • Pour 300 g of mixture over 3rd slice of cake, set aside for 4-5 minutes. Pour the remaining mixture into the gap between the cake and baking pan, set aside until cooled.

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  • When cooled, loosen the cake sides from baking pan with plastic knife.

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  • Cover the baking pan, keep refrigerated for 4-5 hours or overnight until completely set.

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  • Unmould and cut into slices.

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Notes

This recipe yields a round (9-inch) cake divided into 12 slices.

The nutritional value for reference is for 1 slice of cake

(**Green bean/mung bean flour: It is actually the starch of green bean, sometimes labelled as “green pea flour”. It is NOT the green bean powder ground from whole green bean. You may replace it with Hoen Kwee flour which is usually available at supermarket if you can’t find green bean starch.)

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 221mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

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FAQs

How long can pandan chiffon cake last in the fridge? ›

Storage Instructions

Pandan Chiffon Cake is best consumed on the day of delivery, otherwise: Store at room temperature for up to 2 days. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

What nationality is pandan cake? ›

Pandan cake
Alternative namesPandan chiffon cake
Region or stateSoutheast Asia
Associated cuisineMalaysia, Indonesia, Singapore
Main ingredientsJuice of pandan leaves or Pandanus extract, flour, eggs, sugar, butter or margarine
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What is pandan cake in Chinese? ›

Pandan Chiffon Cake 班兰戚风蛋糕bān lán qī fēng dàn gāo.

Can pandan layer cake be frozen? ›

Remove cake from mould immediately when baked. Leave to cool (cake will shrink tremendously, but uniformly) and slice into 3 layers. Freeze (air tight and separate layers with baking paper) until use.

How long does pandan last in the fridge? ›

To store fresh pandan leaves in the fridge, sprinkle a small amount of water in a plastic bag and wrap the pandan leaves before placing them in the fruit or vegetable drawer of the fridge. When stored in this way, pandan leaves can stay fresh for approximately 5 days.

How long does it take for cake to go bad in the fridge? ›

“You'll want to store a cake in the fridge with plastic wrap against the cut part (of the cake) to prevent the cake from drying out,” says Edwards, adding that store-bought cakes may last longer in the fridge, but homemade cakes should typically be consumed in five to seven days.

What is the English name for pandan? ›

Pandan, also known as screwpine, is a tropical plant prized mostly for its long, blade-like leaves.

Is pandan FIlipino or Thai? ›

Thailand isn't the only country that utilizes pandan in desserts; Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and several other Southeast Asian countries incorporate it as an extract in sweet treats, often combining it with other popular Asian ingredients like jackfruit, durian, coconut, and taro.

What country is pandan from? ›

Pandan Leaves are native to South-East Asia. The plant is cultivated in countries including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines. Purchasing Pandan Leaves outside South-East Asia is tricky, but still possible.

Why does my pandan cake crack? ›

Put too much baking powder and your cake will rise too fast, crack, and deflate. And so will your ego. Other oils like Canola and Sunflower oil can be used instead of Corn oil.

What is the flavor of pandan cake? ›

It's like vanilla, but with coconut and floral aspects to it. I don't know if this helps, but this is the best way I've seen it been described. You know how vanilla is kind of a mild flavour, but it makes a difference. Pandan is kind of the same, of course you can make the flavour stronger if you wanted too.

What flavors go well with pandan? ›

Pandan's strongest flavor affinities are coconut, mango, and sticky rice, but it's delicious with star anise, ginger, and coriander as well. More traditional recipes abound online, some written in better English than others.

Does pandan cake need to be refrigerated? ›

Optimally, they taste best on the first day. The cake is best consumed within 2-3 days if kept at room temperature, or 4-5 days if refrigerated. If you made this recipe, I'd love to see how it went!

Why did my chiffon cake fall out of the pan? ›

Why did my chiffon cake fall out of the pan? If you greased your cake pan or if the cake was not fully baked, it could unfortunately fall out of the pan once it is inverted. I also counsel against using tube pans that have the prongs on the sides that are meant for inverting the pan without a can or bottle.

Can you freeze pandan? ›

Store it. Fresh leaves should be stored in sealed containers or bags with just a sprinkle of water, otherwise freeze them in small portions.

Can I eat cake after 7 days in fridge? ›

Most cakes can be stored in a freezer for up to one month, or in the fridge for one week. Cakes are best sliced frozen for crisp edges, but for the best flavor, allow your leftover cake to hang at room temperature for thirty minutes to an hour before digging in.

Is cake still good after 8 days? ›

Here's a simplified guide for how long different types of cakes might last in the fridge: Plain Cake (like unfrosted Moist Vanilla Cake): About 5-7 days in the fridge. Cake with Buttercream, Whipped Cream or Custard (like Moist Chocolate Cake with Fluffy Chocolate Frosting): 4 days, since dairy spoils quicker.

Should you refrigerate chiffon cake? ›

Most cakes—the butter-based cakes, oil-based cakes, chiffon cakes, and sponge cakes of the world—keep well at room temperature for at least one to two days.

How do you keep a cake fresh for 7 days? ›

If you don't have plastic wrap, opt for a plastic zip-top bag. Store these wrapped cakes on the counter at room temperature, and they'll keep for about a week before starting to stale on you. Oil-based cakes tend to keep a day or two longer than butter-based ones.

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