Blueberry & coconut cake

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Blueberry & coconut cake
95 min.
12
424kcal

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Indulge your senses with a delightful Blueberry & Coconut Cake that beautifully blends the vibrant flavors of juicy blueberries with the tropical essence of coconut. This vegetarian dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for your taste buds, offering a moist and tender crumb that will leave everyone wanting more. Perfect for celebrations or simply as an afternoon treat, this cake serves 12 and is incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 95 minutes from start to finish.

As you whisk together the rice bran oil, eggs, and sugar, the aroma of vanilla extract fills your kitchen, setting the perfect backdrop for baking magic. The combination of self-raising flour and desiccated coconut creates a light and fluffy texture, while the fresh or frozen blueberries add a burst of color and juicy sweetness, harmonizing with the coconut's rich flavor.

This cake not only satisfies the sweet tooth but also boasts a balanced caloric profile, making it an enjoyable addition to any meal or gathering. Dust it with icing sugar before serving, and don't forget to fill the center with extra blueberries for an eye-catching presentation. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking to treat yourself, this Blueberry & Coconut Cake is bound to impress with its delightful taste and inviting appearance.

Ingredients

  • 250 ml rice bran oil for the tin
  •  eggs 
  • 225 caster sugar 
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • 300 self-raising flour 
  • 50 desiccated coconut 
  • 175 ml soya milk 
  • 140 blueberries fresh
  • 12 servings icing sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and grease a 22cm Bundt or ring tin.
  2. Whisk the oil, eggs, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the flour and coconut. Alternately, fold the flour mix and soya milk into the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour.
  4. Spoon a quarter into the tin. Fold the blueberries into the remaining batter, then spoon into the tin.
  5. Bake for 1-1 hrs, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cover the cake with foil if it browns too quickly.
  6. Cool in tin for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Fill centre of the cake with extra blueberries and dust with icing sugar to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories424kcal
Protein4.89%
Fat50.12%
Carbs44.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.92
Glycemic Load
25.67
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.633478216503%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.99mg
Petunidin
3.68mg
Delphinidin
4.13mg
Malvidin
7.89mg
Peonidin
2.37mg
Catechin
0.62mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
0.89mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:424.17kcal
21.21%
Fat:23.93g
36.81%
Saturated Fat:6.85g
42.84%
Carbohydrates:48.34g
16.11%
Net Carbohydrates:46.78g
17.01%
Sugar:28.93g
32.15%
Cholesterol:42.72mg
14.24%
Sodium:23.9mg
1.04%
Alcohol:0.24g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Protein:5.25g
10.5%
Vitamin E:6.51mg
43.39%
Selenium:14.53µg
20.76%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.9%
Phosphorus:71.25mg
7.12%
Vitamin K:7.16µg
6.82%
Fiber:1.56g
6.24%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.92%
Copper:0.1mg
4.79%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.82%
Folate:14.49µg
3.62%
Magnesium:13.91mg
3.48%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.48%
Iron:0.62mg
3.43%
Calcium:30.54mg
3.05%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.99%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.79%
Potassium:95.92mg
2.74%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.65%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.57%
Vitamin A:90.57IU
1.81%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.75%
Vitamin C:1.19mg
1.45%