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Homemade Coconut Cake

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tropical
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A tropical delight, this coconut cake features light, fluffy layers infused with shredded coconut and creamy coconut milk, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 200g Sugar
  • 150g Butter
  • 3 Eggs
  • 200g All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 100g Shredded Coconut
  • 200ml Coconut Milk
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Stir in the shredded coconut and coconut milk until smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake before serving.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and butter with coconut oil. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg