Bolos de Coco (Portuguese Coconut Cakes)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1g) salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick or 113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) coconut milk
• 1/2 cup (100g) shredded unsweetened coconut

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

20-25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and coconut milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the shredded coconut.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 75mg
• Sodium: 150mg
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 20g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy texture
• Sweet and coconutty flavor
• Golden brown crust
• Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert

User Comments:

• "These coconut cakes are so delicious and easy to make. They have a perfect balance of sweetness and coconut flavor."
• "I love how these cakes are not too heavy and are perfect for satisfying my sweet tooth."
• "They were a hit at my Portuguese-themed party. Everyone loved them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use unsweetened coconut milk in this recipe.
• If you don't have shredded coconut, you can use flaked coconut instead.
• Let the cakes cool completely before inverting them onto a wire rack. This will prevent them from breaking apart.