Portuguese Coconut Cakes You’ll Love for Any Occasion
Delight in these Portuguese Coconut Cakes (Bolos de Coco), a light and fluffy tropical dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or small cake molds.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, eggs, and sugar until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, shredded coconut, and baking powder.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated.
5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full.
6. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cakes can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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