Coconut cake

Health score
4%
Coconut cake
85 min.
10
795kcal

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If you're looking for a dessert that transports you to a tropical paradise with every bite, look no further than this delightful Coconut Cake! This indulgent treat is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, perfect for impressing your friends and family at any gathering. With its rich coconut flavor, moist texture, and luscious creaminess thanks to the blend of soft cheese and creamed coconut, this cake promises to be a showstopper.

Crafted with simple yet wholesome ingredients, this Coconut Cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. The cake's golden brown crust beautifully contrasts with its light, fluffy interior, creating a perfect balance that will leave everyone coming back for more. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself, this cake is ideal for sharing, as it generously serves 10 people.

Top it off with a dusting of icing sugar and optional raspberry lime drizzle for a zesty twist, and you have a cake that not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning. With just 85 minutes of your time, you can create a luscious dessert that brings a taste of the tropics straight to your kitchen. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this unforgettable Coconut Cake that's bound to be a hit!

Ingredients

  • 200 creamed coconut chopped
  • tbsp vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • 200 cheese soft
  • 600 sugar 
  • large eggs 
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • 375 flour plain
  • 175 coconut flakes 
  • 10 servings powdered sugar (see below) (both optional)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • skewers

Directions

  1. In a small pan, heat the creamed coconut gently until it melts.
  2. Mix in oil, then pour into a large bowl. Leave to cool.
  3. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas
  4. Line a deep 20 x 30cm baking tin with baking parchment.
  5. Add cheese and sugar to the cooled cream, then beat until light and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each, then the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. The mix will become mousse-like. Fold in flour, then coconut.
  7. Scrape into the tin.
  8. Bake for 1 hr-1 hr 5 mins until golden brown and a skewer stuck in the centre comes out clean. Turn out and cool on a rack.
  9. Serve, dusted with icing sugar and cut in wedges.
  10. Pour on the drizzle, add coconut curls and zest, if using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories795kcal
Protein5.15%
Fat42.9%
Carbs51.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.21
Glycemic Load
62.89
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
14.493478334468%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:794.89kcal
39.74%
Fat:38.98g
59.96%
Saturated Fat:27.83g
173.94%
Carbohydrates:106.19g
35.4%
Net Carbohydrates:102.33g
37.21%
Sugar:70.04g
77.82%
Cholesterol:113.2mg
37.73%
Sodium:113.76mg
4.95%
Alcohol:0.29g
100%
Alcohol %:0.19%
100%
Protein:10.52g
21.04%
Manganese:1.31mg
65.33%
Selenium:25.75µg
36.79%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.35%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.12%
Folate:85.55µg
21.39%
Iron:3.49mg
19.39%
Copper:0.38mg
19.08%
Phosphorus:189.3mg
18.93%
Fiber:3.87g
15.46%
Vitamin B3:2.48mg
12.41%
Magnesium:47.3mg
11.83%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.69%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.64%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.19%
Potassium:308.85mg
8.82%
Vitamin A:403.6IU
8.07%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.8%
Calcium:49.55mg
4.95%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.44%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.33%