Coconut cake recipe
Coconut cake is a popular dessert in many tropical regions and is often enjoyed during festive occasions.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Coconut cake recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended.
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Fold in the shredded coconut.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
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Once cooled, spread whipped cream on top of the cake.
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Decorate with maraschino cherries.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Sugars 28g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.