Description
Moist coconut cake with a rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Add coconut milk, oil, and vanilla to the egg mixture.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be topped with coconut frosting.
- Great for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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