Simple Coconut Cake
An Authentic Italian Home Cooking Recipe: #12 Super Easy! A Coconut Cake Packed with Sweet and Nutty Flavors
Today’s featured dessert recipe is an incredibly simple coconut cake, bursting with sweet and nutty coconut flavor, that you can make without any measuring tools! This light and easy cake is perfect for a snack or enjoyed with a warm cup of coffee.
Ingredients- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups cake flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2 cups desiccated coconut (or shredded coconut)
- 1 cup milk
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (approx. 15g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Baking time: 40 minutes. Ingredients: 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 1/3 cups cake flour, 2 cups coconut, 1 cup milk, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 2 tsp baking powder (15g). Tools: 22 cm round cake pan, parchment paper, silicone spatula.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, add the 2 large eggs and 1 cup of granulated sugar.
Step 3
Whisk the egg and sugar mixture vigorously with a whisk or an electric mixer until it becomes light, creamy, and pale yellow. This step incorporates air, making the cake lighter.
Step 4
Pour in the 2/3 cup of vegetable oil and 1 cup of milk. Gently mix until just combined.
Step 5
Add the 2 cups of desiccated coconut and 1 1/3 cups of cake flour to the wet ingredients. For a smoother batter, you can sift the dry ingredients, but it’s not strictly necessary for this simple recipe.
Step 6
Finally, add the 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Gently fold everything together with a whisk or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a tough cake.
Step 7
Pour the creamy coconut batter into the prepared round cake pan lined with parchment paper. Gently tap the pan on the counter a couple of times to evenly distribute the batter and release any large air bubbles.
Step 8
Place the cake pan in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) and bake for approximately 40 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a skewer or toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out clean.
Step 9
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a wire rack. For an extra touch, you can lightly dust the cooled cake with shredded coconut or powdered sugar. Enjoy your delicious and fragrant homemade coconut cake!
