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Coconut Easter Cake

Coconut Easter Cake

Delight in this Coconut Easter Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert perfect for celebrating spring.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup coconut milk full fat
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar for dusting
  • 0.25 cup coconut flakes to garnish
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 0.33 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder optional
  • 1 pinch salt for taste

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs with coconut milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  • Pour batter into a greased pressure cooker pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 60 minutes at high pressure.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally, then carefully open the lid and check the cake.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing.
  • Dust the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with coconut flakes.
  • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For best results, follow the pressure cooker instructions carefully. You can substitute lemon zest with orange zest for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cake recipe, Coconut cake, Coconut Easter Cake, Easter cake, Festive cake, spring dessert
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