coconut cake recipe | eggless sponge cake with desiccated coconut with detailed photo and video recipe. rich and spongy cake recipe made with desiccated coconut and plain flour. it is an ideal dessert cake recipe which can be made and served for celebrations or occasions. it is very easy and simple cake to make without any fuss and can be stored and preserved for couple days.
i have posted quite a few eggless cakes recipes till now in my blog, but this recipe of eggless coconut cake recipe is unique. unlike other cake recipes, the coconut cake is not just topped with desiccated coconut, but also mixed to the cake batter. hence the flavour is properly and evenly infused to the cake. having said that, some may feel that the cake is heavy and more filling as compared to the other sponge cake. in addition, you may also feel that the cake is less sponge or moist as the coconut may fill the cake pores. hence it can also be served as a snack with a cup of tea which makes it filling.
the coconut cake recipe is not rocket science, yet i would like to share some tips and suggestions to it. firstly, i have used the coconut milk which is apt for this cake recipe. do not use fresh coconut and is not recommended as it contains moisture which may spoil the cake batter. secondly, you can mix and match the toppings with flavour you require or desire. in this recipe, i have used just coconut topping but can be replaced with chocolate frosting or cream cheese frosting. lastly, i have used the plain flour which can be replaced with wheat flour to make it healthy and nutrient.
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coconut cake recipe | eggless sponge cake with desiccated coconut
Ingredients
for cake:
- ½ cup (100 grams) butter, room temperature
- 1 cup (230 grams) sugar
- ¾ cup (190 ml) coconut milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cup (300 grams) maida / plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
for frosting:
- 2 cup whipping cream, 35% milk fat
- ¼ cup powdered sugar / icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- few cherry, for garnishing
Instructions
- firstly, in large mixing bowl take ½ cup butter and 1 cup sugar.
- beat well until the butter and sugar mixture turns creamy.
- now add ¾ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup buttermilk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- beat until everything is combined well.
- place a sieve and add 2 cup maida, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda and ¼ tsp salt.
- sieve the flour making sure there are no lumps.
- mix well using cut and fold method.
- pat twice to remove the air incorporated into the batter.
- place the cake tray into the preheated oven. bake the cake at 180 degree celsius or 356 degrees fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- spread the whipped cream over sides making sure its uniformly spread.
- sprinkle desiccated coconut over top and sides.
- finally, enjoy coconut cake recipe garnished with cherry.
how to make coconut cake with step by step photo:
- firstly, in large mixing bowl take ½ cup butter and 1 cup sugar.
- beat well until the butter and sugar mixture turns creamy.
- now add ¾ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup buttermilk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- beat until everything is combined well.
- place a sieve and add 2 cup maida, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda and ¼ tsp salt.
- sieve the flour making sure there are no lumps.
- mix well using cut and fold method.
- mix until the batter is a smooth consistency. do not over mix as the cake turns rubbery and chewy.
- transfer the cake batter into the round cake mould (dia: 7 inch, height: 4 inch). make sure to grease the mould with butter to avoid sticking and line butter paper at bottom of the tray.
- pat twice to remove the air incorporated into the batter.
- place the cake tray into the preheated oven. bake the cake at 180 degree celsius or 356 degrees fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- or bake till the toothpick inserted comes out clean. cool completely.
- meanwhile, prepare the frosting by taking 2 cup whipping cream. you can alternatively use thickened cream or heavy cream containing 35% milk fat.
- also, add ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- beat until the stiff peaks appear. cream thickens and then turns stiff peaks.
- take the whipped cream and spread over cake uniformly.
- spread the cream over sides making sure its uniformly spread.
- sprinkle desiccated coconut over top and sides.
- press gently, making sure the desiccated coconut sticks to the cream.
- garnish with a cherry and its ready to slice.
- finally, enjoy coconut cake recipe for a week when stored in a refrigerator.
notes:
- firstly, make sure to use thick coconut milk, for more flavour.
- also, the coconut is slightly heavy, so adjust the serving size to your preference.
- additionally, add chopped nuts in cake batter to get crunchy bites.
- finally, coconut cake recipe can also be topped with buttercream frosting.