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Fluffy Lemon and Coconut Cake

17/11/2023

I will be happy to help you with the recipe for the Fluffy Lemon and Coconut Cake, a fresh and aromatic dessert, perfect for those who love tropical flavors with an Italian twist. Here’s how to proceed.

Ingredients

  • 200 g of all-purpose flour
  • 50 g of coconut flour
  • 200 g of sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 100 ml of coconut milk
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 100 ml of vegetable oil
  • 1 sachet of baking powder
  • A pinch of salt

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and butter and flour a round cake tin (or line it with parchment paper).

  2. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Whip the yolks with the sugar until you get a light and fluffy mixture.

  3. Gently mix the vegetable oil, coconut milk, and grated lemon zest into the mixture of yolks.

  4. In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, coconut flour, and baking powder, then sift and add them to the wet ingredients.

  5. Beat the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt and gently fold them into the rest of the mixture to avoid deflating them.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. Allow the cake to cool completely before unmolding it. If desired, you can dust the top of the cake with additional coconut flour or icing sugar.

Curiosity

Coconut flour not only adds flavor but also gives a pleasant texture to the cake, while the lemon with its acidity enhances its tropical taste. In Italy, the combination of lemon and coconut is often found in ice cream parlors in the form of delicious artisanal ice creams.

If you do not have coconut milk, you can replace it with plain yogurt or regular milk with an increased amount of coconut flour to intensify the flavor. Happy cooking and enjoy your meal!

Fluffy Lemon and Coconut Cake