Portuguese Coconut Cakes
Portuguese Coconut Cakes are soft, sweet, and loaded with coconut flavor. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or even breakfast and are easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- salt a pinch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or individual cake molds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, sugar, milk, and eggs. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared molds, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the molds. Serve warm or at room temperature.