The 5 Delicious Coconut Cake Recipes

Many people are afraid to incorporate coconut into their diet because of its high amount of saturated fat, but many studies prove every day that this is a myth. Through the presence of fatty acids, coconut nutrients go directly to the liver and there they are transformed into a quick energy source or ketone bodies, compounds that help in the treatment of some brain disorders, such as epilepsy or Alzheimer’s.

In addition, the coconut cake  has immune system strengthening properties, as it is rich in lauric acid, a component with antimicrobial properties,  coconut is also rich in potassium, both water and pulp, which helps in the proper functioning of the heart, maintains blood pressure and protects neuromuscular function. Coconut is one of the   most used ingredients in Brazilian cuisines, so check out  the 5 Delicious Coconut Cake Recipes below:

1 – Recipe for Coconut Cake with Orange:

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cup of sugar;
• 3 eggs;
• 1/4 cup of coconut oil ;
• 200 ml of  coconut milk ;
• 100 g of grated coconut ;
• 2 cups of wheat flour;
• juice of 1 squeezed orange ;
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder;
• orange zest (optional).

Method of preparation:

• Beat the eggs, sugar, coconut milk , orange juice and coconut oil  in a blender until a homogeneous mixture is formed.
• In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, grated coconut and orange zest, incorporate everything.
• Add the blender mixture to the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon until well incorporated.
• Unite a medium shape with coconut oil and wheat flour, pour the dough and take it to the low oven for 30 minutes or until it is roasted and golden.
• Allow to cool, carefully unmold and serve.

2 – Coconut Cake with Lemon Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cup of brown sugar;
• 3 eggs;
• 1/4 cup of coconut oil ;
• 200 ml of coconut milk ;
• 100 g of grated coconut ;
• 2 cups of wheat flour;
• juice of 1 lemon squeezed;
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder;
• Sicilian lemon zest.

Method of preparation:

• Beat the eggs, lemon juice , sugar, coconut milk and coconut oil in a blender until a homogeneous mixture is formed.
• In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, lemon zest and grated coconut and chia seeds.
• Mix it all up.
• Add the blender mixture to the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon until well incorporated.
• Unite a medium shape with coconut oil and wholemeal flour, pour the dough and take it to the low oven for 30 minutes or until it is roasted and golden.
• Allow to cool, carefully unmold and serve.

3 –  Recipe for Coconut Cake with Guava:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of sugar;
• 3 cups of wheat flour;
• 4 tablespoons of coconut oil ;
• 3 eggs;
• 1 cup of skimmed milk;
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder;
• Guava in pieces.

Method of preparation:

• Whip the egg whites and set aside.
• Beat the yolk with the coconut oil and sugar and add the milk and flour, whisking constantly, little by little.
• Incorporate the snow whites and the yeast and mix quickly.
• Pour the dough into a greased and medium sized form.
• Add the guava pieces to the dough and carefully sink in different parts.
• Take it to the preheated oven at medium temperature and bake for about 40 minutes or until you put the stem of a coffee spoon and it comes out clean.
• Unmold and serve this delight.

4 – Recipe for Coconut Cake with Cornmeal:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cornmeal;
• 2 cups of wheat flour;
• 2 cups of coconut milk ;
• 2 and 1/2 cups of brown sugar;
• 3 eggs;
• 50 g of unsweetened shredded coconut;
• 1 teaspoon baking soup.

Method of preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 180° for about 10 minutes.
• Add the ingredients in the blender (cornmeal, wholemeal flour, coconut milk , brown sugar, eggs) and beat well.
• After beating, pour into a bowl and add the yeast and grated coconut , mixing carefully.
• Grease a shape with a hole in the middle with light margarine and whole wheat flour, pour the dough and bake.
• The oven must be at medium temperature.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until golden.
• Unmold and serve

5 –  Recipe for Coconut Cake  with Strawberry

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cup of brown sugar;
• 3 eggs;
• 1/4 cup of coconut oil ;
• 200 ml of coconut milk ;
• 100 g of grated coconut ;
• 2 cups of wheat flour;
• 10 strawberries washed and chopped;
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder.

Method of preparation:

• Beat the eggs, sugar, strawberries , coconut milk and coconut oil in a blender until a homogeneous mixture is formed.
• In another bowl mix the flour, baking powder, grated coconut .
• Incorporate everything.
• Add the blender mixture to the dry ingredients and mix with a spoon until well incorporated.
• Unite a medium shape with coconut oil and wholemeal flour, pour the dough and take it to the low oven for 30 minutes or until it is roasted and golden.
• Allow to cool, carefully unmold and serve with garnished strawberries and sprinkle with cinnamon if you like.