Kiwi and Coconut Cake
This delicious kiwi and coconut cake is a tropical treat that combines the flavors of juicy kiwi and creamy coconut.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Shredded coconut - 1/2 cup
- Kiwi - 3, peeled and sliced
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Coconut milk - 1 cup
- Eggs - 2
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the coconut milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Arrange the sliced kiwi on top of the batter, pressing them slightly into the batter.
- Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the top of the cake.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve the kiwi and coconut cake.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g