Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams shredded coconut
- 100 grams sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, sugar, coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the batter.
- These cakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams