coconut cake

12 Pinches
ARIZONA CITY, AZ
Updated on Jun 7, 2015

For sugar-free, use stevia instead of the honey-- this is pretty good!

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method Bake
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Ingredients

  • 6 - eggs
  • 3/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/3 cup coconut cream
  • 2-4 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes

How To Make coconut cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven 325. Line 2 cake panes with parchment paper or coat with coconut oil.
  • Step 2
    Add dates, coconut milk, 1/2 the eggs and oil to food processor. Process until dates are broken down, 1-2 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Pour date mixture into medium bowl. Add applesauce, honey, vanilla and remaining eggs and oil. Whisk until well combined.
  • Step 4
    Sift coconut flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; add into wet ingredients. Blend until smooth. Stir in coconut flakes.
  • Step 5
    Pour batter into baking pans and bake 25 minutes, or until golden and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Step 6
    Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • Step 7
    For frosting: beat coconut cream in medium mixing bowl until slightly thickened. Add honey and vanilla; continue beating until fully thickened and fluffy.
  • Step 8
    Frost cake and sprinkle with coconut flakes.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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