The COCONUT CAKE is an easy, soft cake, slightly moist thanks to the yogurt, and indulgent—perfect for those who love delicate, exotic flavors. It’s a simple and quick cake to make when time is short and the craving for something sweet is strong.
Excellent for breakfast, it’s delicious as is with a dusting of powdered sugar, or if you have a real sweet tooth you can serve it with chocolate or a hazelnut spread.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8 servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 3 eggs (medium, at room temperature)
- cup coconut yogurt (two 125 g containers (about 1 cup total))
- granulated sugar (you can also use 180 g)
- 3/4 cup cup all-purpose flour (about 90 g)
- 3/4 cup cup cornstarch (maizena) (about 90 g)
- cup grated coconut (desiccated) (about 80 g)
- about 1/4 cup (approx. 4 1/2 tbsp, ~65 g) cup sunflower oil
- 1 sachet baking powder (about 2 tsp)
Tools
- Pan 9.5-inch diameter
- Yogurt container 125 g yogurt container
- Electric hand mixer
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Sieve
Preparation
When preparing the COCONUT CAKE, note that the yogurt container used measures 125 g.
Break the eggs into a bowl, add two yogurt containers of sugar and beat the mixture with a whisk until pale and frothy.
Add the oil and the yogurt and mix well.
At this point, gradually incorporate the sifted flour, cornstarch, baking powder and shredded coconut.
Fold them in gently with a spatula, using upward motions so as not to deflate the batter.
Pour the batter into a 9.5-inch cake pan (silicone or buttered and floured steel pan).
Bake in a preheated, static oven at 356°F for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. The classic skewer test applies here as well.
Remove your soft and delicious coconut cake from the oven, let it cool completely, then unmold and dust with more coconut or powdered sugar.
For those with a sweet tooth, I suggest filling or decorating it with a hazelnut cream spread.
SEE THE COLLECTION
