This delicious coconut cake from the Caribbean island of La Désirade is sure to please everyone. The cake is dense and moist, and is filled with sweet coconut flavor. The perfect addition to any special occasion.
Ingredients
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2 cups All-purpose flour
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1 cup Granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon Baking powder
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1 teaspoon Salt
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1 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes
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1 cup Butter, melted
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1 cup Eggs
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1 cup Milk
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2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
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1 cup Coconut cream
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1 cup Confectioners' sugar
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Caribbean
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coconut cake
La Désirade
Cake
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- short description
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in the coconut flakes and melted butter.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let cool completely before frosting.
- detailed description
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in the coconut flakes and melted butter.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, in a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut cream and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Cut into wedges and serve.
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