Deliciously Light Portuguese Coconut Cakes
Light and fluffy Portuguese Coconut Cakes with a tropical flavor that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk the flour and baking powder together.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: whisk coconut milk and sugar until dissolved, then add eggs and whisk again.
- Mix in the shredded coconut into the wet mixture, then gradually add the dry ingredients, folding gently.
- Prepare your baking dish by greasing a cupcake tin or mini cake pans with coconut oil or butter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or served with coconut ice cream.
Notes
These cakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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