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Moist Coconut Puff-Puff Cake Soft, coconutty, and baked—not fried! The perfect tropical cake to enjoy with tea or coffee.

Moist Coconut Puff-Puff Cake

Soft, coconutty, and baked—not fried! The perfect tropical cake to enjoy with tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (1 large, 1 medium)
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • 8x8 inch square or 9-inch round cake pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire rack for cooling
  • Toothpick for doneness check

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour your cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, coconut milk, and butter.
  3. In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
  4. Add dry to wet ingredients and stir just until combined.
  5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  6. While hot, sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
  7. Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then transfer to rack. Serve warm or cooled.