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Tupa (gâteau à la noix de coco)

A soft cake flavoured with grated coconut and coconut milk, baked until the crumb is golden and tender. A family baking classic from Tonga, perfect for an afternoon snack or breakfast.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

389 kcal per serving

Protein
6.3 g
Carbohydrates
37.8 g
of which sugars
20.6 g
Fat
22.7 g
Fiber
2.8 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 180 °C and butter a 25 cm loaf tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and grated coconut.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the coconut milk, melted butter and vanilla.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and mix just until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Pour into the tin, scatter with a little extra grated coconut if you like, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a knife inserted comes out dry.
  6. Let it cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

Variations and tips

Gluten-free version. Replace the flour with 200 g of rice or cornflour and add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum.

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