Description
A delightful tropical dessert that combines rich flavors and a vibrant culinary tradition, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch cake pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the shredded coconut, eggs, coconut milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Avoid over-mixing the batter for a lighter texture and check your oven temperature for accurate baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: coconut cake, tropical dessert, Portuguese baking, summer treats, desserts
