Amazing Coconut Cake

Coconut cake is a popular dessert in many tropical regions around the world, known for its rich coconut flavor and moist texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Amazing Coconut Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Caribbean Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Shredded coconut
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the shredded coconut.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.