Portuguese coconut cakes: The best indulgent dessert recipe
Indulge in the delightful taste of Portuguese coconut cakes, a perfect dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the shredded coconut, sugar, and flour together.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt or lemon zest.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg