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Coconut Cake Recipe

Coconut Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Sweet coconut cake elevates dessert time with tropical elegance. Moist layers infused with rich coconut flavor promise a delightful journey through creamy, indulgent bliss you’ll savor to the last crumb.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 225 grams self-raising flour
  • 100 grams desiccated coconut
  • 115 grams demerara sugar

Wet Ingredients:

  • 115 grams butter (cut into small pieces)
  • 4 tablespoons milk

Finishing Ingredient:

  • Additional desiccated coconut (for sprinkling)

Conversion Notes:

  • 115 grams butter = 4 ounces butter
  • 225 grams flour = 8 ounces flour
  • 100 grams coconut = 3.5 ounces coconut
  • 115 grams sugar = 4 ounces sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven at 160°C and prepare loaf tin with grease and parchment paper.
  2. Combine flour and salt, then gently work butter into mixture until it resembles coarse sand-like texture.
  3. Incorporate sugar and shredded coconut into the flour mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Whisk eggs and milk together, then fold into dry ingredients until batter becomes uniformly smooth.
  5. Carefully pour batter into prepared loaf tin, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Place tin in preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until initial golden color develops.
  7. Sprinkle additional coconut over cake’s surface for extra texture and flavor.
  8. Continue baking for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven and let cake rest inside tin for 10 minutes to stabilize structure.
  10. Transfer cake to wire rack, allowing complete cooling before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Swap wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for a celiac-friendly version.
  • Use plant-based butter and egg substitutes to transform this into a vegan-friendly coconut cake.
  • Monitor moisture levels by checking the cake’s center with a toothpick to ensure perfect baking without dryness.
  • Toast coconut topping beforehand to enhance its nutty flavor and add extra depth to the cake’s overall taste profile.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 298 kcal
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 168 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg