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Bolu-lenan (coconut cake)

A tender, fragrant cake made with grated coconut and milk, which becomes even softer as it cools. It often accompanies coffee or tea at family gatherings.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

537 kcal per serving

Protein
9.2 g
Carbohydrates
51.1 g
of which sugars
27.5 g
Fat
31.6 g
Fiber
4.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 170 °C and butter a round or square tin.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and grated coconut.
  3. In another container, beat the eggs with the milk, coconut milk, melted butter and vanilla.
  4. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ones and mix until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Pour into the tin, smooth the surface and sprinkle with coconut if using.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden.
  7. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 minutes, then turn out and let it finish cooling.

Variations and tips

More fragrant version. Add the zest of a lime to the batter for a brighter flavour.

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