Patriotic Coconut-Berry Cake (Gluten Free)

The colors of this cake, red and blue from the berries, and white from the whipped cream and shredded coconut, represent the patriotic colors of the United States flag.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Patriotic Coconut-Berry Cake (Gluten Free)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Gluten-free Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Coconut flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Almond flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Coconut milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh strawberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh blueberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
4. Add the eggs, coconut milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. 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.
9. Once the cake has cooled, decorate the top with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
10. Serve slices of the cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of shredded coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

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.