Easy coconut cake

Indulge in a slice of paradise with our Easy Coconut Cake recipe. Made with just four simple ingredients—dried coconut meat, sugar, milk, and self-raising flour—this delightful dessert is moist, fluffy, and bursting with tropical flavor. Perfect for any occasion, it's a quick and easy treat that will transport your taste buds to a sunny island getaway.

  • 10 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 45 min
  • Prep time 5 min
  • 12 Servings
  • 4 Ingredients

Easy coconut cake

This Easy Coconut Cake is a delightful and simple dessert that brings a taste of the tropics to your table. With just a handful of ingredients, including dried coconut meat, sugar, milk, and self-raising flour, you can whip up a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is straightforward and guarantees delicious results.

Ingredients:

1 cup dried coconut meat
150g
1 cup sugar
200g
1 cup milk (1% fat)
240g
1 cup self-raising flour
150g

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Baking Pan:
- Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of dried coconut meat, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of self-raising flour.
- Mix the dry ingredients together until they are evenly combined.
4. Add the Milk:
- Gradually pour in 1 cup of milk (1% fat) into the mixture, stirring constantly.
- Continue stirring until the batter is smooth and well combined.
5. Pour Batter into Pan:
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
6. Bake:
- Place the pan in the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Cool the Cake:
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve:
- Once the cake is completely cool, slice and serve.
- Enjoy your easy coconut cake plain, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of extra coconut on top, if desired!

Tips:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) before mixing your ingredients to ensure it's the right temperature when you're ready to bake.

- Grease your cake pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking.

- For extra flavor, you can toast the dried coconut meat lightly in a pan before mixing it into the batter.

- If you prefer a richer taste, you can use full-fat milk instead of 1% fat milk.

- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

- Dust the top of the cake with additional dried coconut or powdered sugar for a decorative touch.

- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and airy.

Enjoy a slice of this Easy Coconut Cake with a cup of tea or coffee, or serve it with a scoop of ice cream for a delectable treat. This simple recipe is bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire, thanks to its ease of preparation and delicious coconut flavor. Happy baking!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size60 grams
Energy
Calories 180kcal9%
Protein
Protein 2.57g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 33g10%
Fiber 1.61g4%
Sugar 22g22%
Fat
Fat 3.95g5%
Saturated 3.43g11%
Cholesterol 1.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 12ug1%
Choline 7mg1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg4%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg3%
Vitamin B3 0.31mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg1%
Vitamin B9 3.65ug1%
Vitamin B12 0.12ug5%
Vitamin C 0.00mg0%
Vitamin E 0.00mg0%
Vitamin K 0.06ug0%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 30mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.06mg7%
Iron, Fe 0.34mg3%
Magnesium, Mg 13mg3%
Phosphorus, P 50mg4%
Potassium, K 100mg3%
Selenium, Se 5ug9%
Sodium, Na 44mg3%
Zinc, Zn 0.32mg3%
Water
Water 22g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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