Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Decadent Portuguese Coconut Cakes that will melt in your mouth! These charming treats combine the rich flavor of coconut with a light, fluffy texture, making them perfect for any occasion—from casual get-togethers to special celebrations. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create a tropical delight that ensures every bite is irresistibly delicious.
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, 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 until fully incorporated.
- Grease a muffin tin and fill each cavity about 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg