Coconut Milk Cake

Name: Coconut Milk Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: ['24', '1 (9x13-inch) cake']
Cuisine: brazilian
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 4 eggs, separated; 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

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⏱ 60 mins 🍽 ['24', '1 (9x13-inch) cake'] 🌶 brazilian 🏷 Dessert

This Brazilian coconut cake is exceptionally moist thanks to the use of coconut milk and plenty of shredded coconut in the batter. The method involves creaming butter and sugar, then carefully folding in whipped egg whites for a light texture. It bakes into a large cake that is delightful on its own or can be embellished with a glaze. The recipe takes about 60 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs, separated
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Method

Set your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13-inch cake pan by greasing it.
Using an electric mixer, combine the sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Mix in the shredded coconut.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir the creamed butter mixture into the dry ingredients, alternating with additions of the coconut milk, until just combined.
In a clean glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories241 kcal

Fat15 g

Sugars17 g

Protein3 g

Sodium289 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDessert

Cuisinebrazilian

Author4eversmiling