Decadent Coconut Mochi Cake for a Tropical Escape at Home
Indulge in a tropical delight with our Decadent Coconut Mochi Cake, a unique dessert that brings the flavors of paradise right to your kitchen. This cake features a chewy texture and rich coconut taste, making it an ideal choice for any celebration or simply as a sweet treat for yourself. With its straightforward preparation and versatility, you can enjoy this delightful dessert plain or elevate it with fresh fruits like mango or pineapple. Perfect for sharing, this cake serves 8 and is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Sweet Rice Flour (Mochiko)
- 1 cup full-fat Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Sugar (granulated or coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut
- 1 cup Fruity Additions (like fresh mango or pineapple)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweet rice flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix coconut milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Fold in shredded coconut and fruity additions until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg