Portuguese Coconut Cakes Recipe
Portuguese Coconut Cakes Recipe brings traditional flavors to your kitchen. These delicate treats combine rich coconut with perfect sweetness.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Paper cupcake liners
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line muffin tin with paper liners.
- Cream butter and sugar until light.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix vanilla extract into the mixture.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to butter mixture.
- Pour coconut milk slowly while mixing.
- Fold shredded coconut into the batter.
- Fill muffin cups ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes total.
- Test doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to wire rack completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing
- Don't overmix the batter to avoid tough cakes
- Fresh coconut milk gives the best flavor
- Store cakes in airtight containers for freshness
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving