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Brazilian-Style Moist Coconut Cake

This coconut cake made from scratch is 'bathed' in a mixture of condensed milk and coconut milk, and sprinkled with coconut flakes. It's a popular cake in Brazil and one of my family's favorites!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch cake

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 3 egg whites

  • 2 ½ cups white sugar

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 ¾ cups milk

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. Sift together flour and baking powder.

  2. Beat the egg whites to soft peaks, then continue beating while slowly adding the sugar until stiff peaks have formed. Fold in egg yolks until evenly mixed, then fold in the flour mixture alternately with the orange juice. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake cake in preheated oven until the top has turned golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

  4. When the cake is done, remove from the oven, and use a fork to poke all over the top of the cake, in 1 inch intervals. In a small bowl, stir together the milk, coconut milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Evenly pour the milk mixture over the cake, then sprinkle with coconut flakes. Chill cake in the refrigerator until cold, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

540 Calories
17g Fat
90g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 540
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 202mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 90g 33%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 64g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 223mg 17%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 383mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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