Description
Traditional Portuguese coconut cakes moist, lightly sweet, and golden on the outside with a tender coconut-rich interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- 2. In a bowl, mix shredded coconut and sugar until combined.
- 3. Add eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
- 4. Mix in flour just until combined.
- 5. Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin.
- 6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until tops are golden and set.
- 7. Cool slightly before removing from the pan and serving.
Notes
- These cakes are traditionally rustic and slightly crisp on the outside.
- They can be served plain or dusted lightly with powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: portuguese coconut cakes,coconut dessert,traditional portuguese sweets,bolo de coco