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.
Cook time 45 min
Prep time 5 min
Ingredients:
1 cup dried coconut meat1 cup sugar
1 cup milk (1% fat)
1 cup self-raising flour
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.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour an 8-inch round baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- 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.
- Gradually pour in 1 cup of milk (1% fat) into the mixture, stirring constantly.
- Continue stirring until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 per serving
12 ServingsCalories 180kcal
Protein 2.57g
Carbohydrates 33g
Fiber 1.61g
Sugar 22g
Fat 3.95g
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