Description

A simple, light, and airy birthday cake made with just five ingredients. This weeknight savior requires no fancy techniques, resulting in a tender, coconutty cake that is perfect for beginners and celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

1 can (400g) full-fat canned coconut cream, chilled overnight
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh raspberries (for garnish)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, optional (for dusting)
2 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter or cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Open the chilled can of coconut cream and scoop out the solidified cream into a mixing bowl, discarding the watery liquid. Whip on high speed for 2-3 minutes until soft peaks form. Set aside in the fridge.
In a clean bowl, whip the eggs and sugar on high speed for 5-7 minutes until pale, thick, and ribbon-like.
Gently fold the whipped coconut cream into the egg mixture using a spatula until just combined.
Sift or sprinkle the flour over the mixture and gently fold until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh raspberries and toasted coconut before serving.

Notes

Chill the coconut cream can overnight for best whipping results. Use room temperature eggs to ensure they whip to greater volume. Fold ingredients gently to maintain airiness. Do not open the oven door for the first 20 minutes to prevent sinking. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 180
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 15
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

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