Coconut Syrup Cake

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Ingredients

  • 125 g butter
  • 250 ml caster sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 500 ml coconut
  • 250 ml self-raising flour
  • syrup
  • 250 ml sugar
  • 187 ml water

Instructions

  1. Grease a 20 cm pan, line the base with greaseproof paper.
  2. Using a beater, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat the eggs one at a time.
  4. Stir in coconut, sifted flour.
  5. Spread mixture into prepared pan.
  6. Bake in a moderate oven of 180°C for 30-40 minutes.
  7. Pour hot syrup over cake, cool in pan.
  8. Lemon syrup: Combine all ingredients in saucepan, stir over low heat without boiling until sugar has dissolved.
  9. Bring to the boil then simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  10. Strain syrup.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

697 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 29.2g 37% DV
Carbs 103.9g 38% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 49.7g 99% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 125mg 5% DV
Potassium 268mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 194.8mg 65% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 84.5mg 7% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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