Description
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Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (Substitute with almond milk for a lighter option.)
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut (Use sweetened or unsweetened based on preference.)
- 3 large Eggs (Bring eggs to room temperature for best results.)
- 1 cup Sugar (Replace part of it with a sugar alternative if desired.)
- 1 cup Flour (All-purpose flour works well; gluten-free flour can be used.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by greasing it with non-stick spray.
- Combine coconut milk, eggs, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well blended.
- Gradually add the flour and shredded coconut to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes slightly in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Portuguese Coconut Cakes, Bolos de Coco, Coconut Dessert