Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these quick and easy Portuguese Coconut Cakes. Perfectly moist and bursting with tropical coconut, these irresistible treats are a dream come true for coconut lovers.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Portuguese Coconut Cakes