Coconut Cake
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| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 261 |
| Fat: | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 21 g |
| Protein: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
Everyone received a different type of birthday cake this year. For my father’s birthday, we thought we would surprise him with his favorite—coconut cake! Our coconut cake is light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness.
Serves: 12
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup 1 cup Coconut Oil, Organic, melted
- 1 cup 1 cup Maple Syrup, Grade B
- 1 cup 1 cup Shredded Coconut
- 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 10 10 Eggs, Pastured
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup Coconut Flour, sifted
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a small bowl, add sifted coconut flour, salt, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl or kitchen mixer, combine eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and continue blend.
- Once batter is blended and smooth, stir in shredded coconut.
- Grease two 9-inch cake pans with coconut oil.
- Pour batter into pans.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- Test center of cake with a toothpick.
- If the toothpick comes out clean, then the cakes are done.
- Remove cakes from oven and cool.
- Slice each cake in half to create 4 layers of cake.
- Frost with coconut frosting in between each layer of cake.
Notes
For easy removal, line the bottom of the cake pans with parchment paper.
Our recipes are created using Paleo, Primal and Gluten-free guidelines. Learn more about our diet and lifestyle at www.primalpalate.com.
I made this last night for a dinner gathering.
It was amazing and everyone loved it!!
I did make one slight modification and didn’t cut my two cakes in half, so I only had two layers. They seemed a little small and would make more of a mess than it would be worth. I also only baked them for about 30 min and I think it could have even been a few minuets less.
I will make this again!
I can’t even describe how wonderful this cake is. It is mine and my husband’s ABSOLUTE FAVORITE! Other family members – who don’t eat Paleo – really enjoyed it too. I did cut the two cakes in half and it was no problem. The one thing I do differently is that I use a No Sodium Baking Soda so I end up with 2 very dense cakes. I don’t know if that’s why or if the cakes would be just as dense with regular baking soda. It works for me though because I prefer dense, solid cakes. I actually weighed this cake after I’d iced it and it weight 4 lbs! It’s super moist and has a fantastic flavor. I don’t make it very often though because I could actually sit and eat it until I felt sick, it’s that good!
Looks sooo good…can you please post a link to the frosting recipe on this cake recipe?
Aloha! I’m excited about trying this recipe for my birthday. Hawaii 5-0! What frosting do you recommend?
I made it! It was wonderful! I did use coconut nectar instead of maple syrup and it turned out fine. I don’t think I would use it in the frosting again though, maybe honey instead. Here is the link to my post about it.
http://cavewomancafe.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/cavewoman-coconut-cake/
Made it for our picky friends. LOVED it. Great recipe and easy to make. I also left it in two layers, didn’t bother cutting thru the cake. Big hit.
Your site is my go to site for paleo recipes. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful recipes.
I was asked to make a cake for a friends fashion styling workshop to go with the organic coffee. The women love this cake and I was asked by everyone where I got the recipe from. Your fabulous recipes are spreading far and wide as I’m in Sydney Australia. Thanks so much for your inspirational way of eating, it was my daughter who is a Paleo fanatic that got me hooked on your website, and food.
hi Does this recipe really call for 10 eggs? Is that correct? I want to check before I make it – it looks great! Thanks!