Creamy Coconut Cake
Coconut is not actually a nut, but a fruit!
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Shredded coconut
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 1/4 cup Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread whipped cream over the top and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 25g
- 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.