Coconut Coconut Milk Cake

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This is a super moist and tasty coconut cake. Growing up in Brazil, this was a favorite amongst our circle of friends. It is especially good with a cup of coffee on the side. I've converted a few of my anti-coconut family and friends into lovers of this cake. Enjoy it plain, or dress it up with your favorite glaze or frosting and toasted coconut.

Submitted by 4eversmiling
Updated on March 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 4 eggs, separated

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.

  2. Beat sugar, butter, and egg yolks together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add shredded coconut.

  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir creamed butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk, into flour mixture until batter is just mixed.

  4. Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. Fold egg whites into batter. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241 Calories
15g Fat
26g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 289mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 82mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.