Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Portuguese Coconut Cakes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh coconut, grated
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cake pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine the grated coconut, coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, mixing well.
- Whisk the eggs in another bowl until frothy, then incorporate this into the coconut mixture, stirring until combined.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until everything is well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing out the top if necessary.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool before slicing. Then serve and enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
For a decadent twist, try dipping the tops in melted chocolate or sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 140mg