Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Decadent Portuguese Coconut Cakes That Will Melt in Your Mouth. These moist, fluffy treats are a tropical escape with every bite, featuring a luscious blend of coconut milk and shredded coconut that creates an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for family gatherings or festive celebrations, these cakes are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Each cake is tender and sweet, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in the shredded coconut and vanilla extract.
- Grease a muffin tin and fill each cavity about 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg