Coconut Cake Recipe (Nariyal Ka Cake)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut milk (nariyal ka doodh)
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 cup maida (plain flour)
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup soft butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps

1. To make coconut cake, combine the plain flour, baking powder and baking soda in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside.
2. Combine the butter and sugar in a deep bowl and mix well till it is smooth and light using a spatula.
3. Add the plain flour mixture gradually and fold gently.
4. Add the coconut milk gradually and mix well using a spatula.
5. Add the desiccated coconut and mix gently, using a spatula.
6. Pour the batter into a greased and dusted 175 mm. (7”) diameter aluminium tin.
7. Tap it slightly to even out the mixture.
8. Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 20 to 25 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly.
9. Demould the coconut cake, cut it into 6 equal wedges and serve.