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Moist Coconut Baba

Moist Coconut Baba: A Tropical Escape at Home

This Moist Coconut Baba is a fluffy, gluten-free cake that brings tropical bliss to your dessert table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup Sugar coconut sugar offers a subtle caramel flavor
  • 4 large Eggs can substitute with applesauce or egg replacers
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk use almond milk as a lighter alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh for optimal rising
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut shredded coconut can be used instead
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt sea salt adds complexity
For the Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar a must for that delightful finish
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh juice works best for flavor

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Moist Coconut Baba
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and desiccated coconut in a mixing bowl.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the coconut milk.
  6. Pour the prepared batter into the greased bundt pan, smoothing out the surface.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Let the cake rest for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and don’t overmix the batter. Always check your baking powder's freshness.

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