Coconut Cake

This coconut cake recipe is a delightful dessert that brings the tropical flavors of coconut to your table. It's perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Coconut Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, shredded coconut, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
18g
Protein
4g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Whisk 9x13 inch pan Wire rack

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the coconut cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top for an extra special touch.

Tips & tricks

For an extra moist cake, poke holes in the top of the cake with a fork and drizzle with a mixture of coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk after baking.

Cost

$10