Description
Discover the bliss of Portuguese Coconut Cakes with this easy recipe that brings a tropical flavor to your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and airy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully blended before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.
- In a different bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut.
- Gradually mix the dry blend into the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, stirring gently until just combined.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bites cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an added tropical flavor, consider mixing in 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple.
- For a chocolatey delight, fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Portuguese Coconut Cakes, Coconut Bliss Bites, Easy Recipe