Tender Coconut Cake Recipe (Light, Moist and Fluffy)

Tender Coconut Cake Recipe: This isn’t just any coconut cake. This is the one that tastes like a sweet, tropical dream. Cake is wonderfully soft and moist, and it’s filled with the subtle, sweet taste of tender coconut. It’s easier to make than you think and is guaranteed to become your new favorite dessert.

Required Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Tender Coconut Water
  • Tender coconut meat, finely grated
  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • Eggs
  • Coconut Milk
  • Baking Powder
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Salt

Instruction

First Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) and Grease an 8-inch pan and line it with parchment paper to make removing your cake a breeze later. Now In a Medium bowl, Take flour, baking powder, and salt a quick whisk. This little move makes sure your cake rises beautifully and evenly.

Now In a bigger bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until it looks light and fluffy. This is the secret to a super soft cake texture!

Mix Dry Stuff
Mix Dry Stuff

Then Beat the eggs one by one, and mix it in the vanilla, coconut milk, and the star of the show—the tender coconut water. Gently stir the dry flour mixture into your wet ingredients. Don’t overmix! Just fold until combined. Finally, fold in the grated tender coconut meat for that authentic flavor.

Finally Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for a bit before moving it to a rack. At Last Garnish with Coconut and Serve

Bake & Cool
Bake & Cool

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions)

Can I use canned coconut milk?

Of course! Canned coconut milk works just as well for this cake. Just remember to give it a good shake before you open it.

What if I can’t find fresh tender coconut?

You can use frozen or canned tender coconut meat as a substitute. Just make sure to drain it well if it’s canned.

How should I store this cake?

Keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Final Thought

This Tender coconut cake recipe is a beautiful way to bring a taste of the tropics into your home. It’s wonderfully moist, subtly sweet, and the pieces of soft coconut in every bite are a real delight. It’s the perfect simple cake for an afternoon coffee or a quiet celebration.

Also Read: Watermelon Cake Recipe (Healthy and No-Bake Cake)

Tender Coconut Cake Recipe
Ravi Sharma

Tender Coconut Cake

A tender coconut cake is a soft, moist dessert made with the sweet water and delicate, jelly-like meat of a young green coconut for a light, tropical flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cool Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French, Indian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup tender coconut water
  • ½ cup tender coconut meat finely grated
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat Oven
  1. Start making Cake First by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round 8-inch cake pan and line it with parchment paper. This simple step ensures your cake won't stick.
    Prep the Pan
Step 2: Mix Dry Stuff
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. This mixes the dry ingredients evenly for a perfect rise.
    Mix Dry Stuff
Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar
  1. In your largest mixing bowl, whip the room-temperature butter and sugar. Keep going until the mixture looks light, airy, and almost like a creamy frosting This adds air, making the cake soft.
    Mix Cream Butter & Sugar
Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. Next, crack the eggs in one by one, mixing after each one. Then, pour in the vanilla extract. Then, gently mix in the coconut milk and tender coconut water.
    Combine Wet Ingredients
Step 5:  Bring It All Together
  1. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Fold everything together gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Finally, fold in the finely grated tender coconut meat.
    Bring It All Together
Step 6: Bake and Cool
  1. Gently pour your batter into the waiting pan. Pop it in the oven for about half an hour. You'll know it's done when you can stick a toothpick in the middle and it comes out clean, with no sticky batter attached. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
    Bake & Cool

Notes

For an extra coconutty flavor, you can toast some shredded coconut and sprinkle it on top of the cake after it has cooled. This adds a lovely crunch and makes it look even more special. Enjoy your baking

Table of Nutrition Facts (per serving)

 
 
Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 320  
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 26g  
Protein 4g  
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 45mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Potassium 110mg 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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