Coconut Cakes

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, chopped, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 None eggs, separated
  • 1 cup self-rising flour, sifted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
  2. Beat butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Fold in flour alternately with combined milk and vanilla. Divide among muffin cups, filling each 1/2 fill.
  4. Bake for 20-25 mins, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  5. For the coconut topping, beat egg whites in a clean bowl with electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until thick and glossy. Fold in coconut. Spoon over the top of cakes, ensuring cake is completely covered. Bake for a further 5-10 mins, until meringue is just golden. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

728 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 37.6g 48% DV
Carbs 77.1g 28% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 160mg 7% DV
Potassium 405mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 175.5mg 14% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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