Surinamese Coconut Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (100g) grated coconut 1 cup (100g) grated coconut
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120ml) coconut milk 1/2 cup (120ml) coconut milk
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lime Zest of 1 lime

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 10g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 42g, 25g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. 2.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, grated coconut, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and lime zest.
4. 4.
   Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. 5.
   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. 6.
   Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. 7.
   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. 8.
   Once cooled, slice and serve the Surinamese Coconut Cake.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Grated coconut — Make sure to use unsweetened grated coconut for an authentic flavor. If you can't find grated coconut, you can grate fresh coconut or use desiccated coconut as a substitute.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a handful of raisins or chopped nuts to the batter before baking.
• To make the cake more festive, you can dust the top with powdered sugar or drizzle it with a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and lime juice.

Serving advice

Serve the Surinamese Coconut Cake as a delightful dessert or enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea. It can also be served as a sweet treat during special occasions or celebrations.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can garnish the cake with toasted coconut flakes or lime zest. Serve it on a cake stand or a decorative platter for an elegant touch.