Description
Indulge in a slice of paradise with this Decadent Coconut Mochi Cake for a Tropical Escape at Home. This delightful dessert combines a unique chewy texture with the rich, tropical flavors of coconut. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to quiet family nights, each bite is like a mini-vacation that transports you to sun-soaked shores. With its easy preparation and customizable fruity additions, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Sweet Rice Flour (Mochiko)
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 1 cup Sugar (granulated or coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut (toasted)
- 1 cup Fruity Additions (like mango or pineapple)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut and your choice of fruity additions.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg