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Coconut Baba

Bake Your Own Coconut Baba: A Moist Tropical Delight

Coconut Baba is a moist, fluffy cake that offers a tropical paradise experience with each bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cups Sugar no substitute recommended
  • 3 large Eggs can substitute with mashed bananas or egg replacers
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk regular milk or almond milk can be used as alternatives
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut can substitute with shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon Salt no substitute needed
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar use to drizzle over the cooled cake
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh juice recommended

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Coconut Baba
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan generously and lightly flour it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 cup of desiccated coconut.
  3. Cream together ½ cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add in 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully integrated.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, alternating with 1 cup of coconut milk until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and gently shake to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  9. For the optional glaze, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
  10. Once cooled, glaze the Coconut Baba and slice into pieces to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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