Basic Coconut Cake

Coconut adds flavor and texture to cake batter.

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Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 45-50 minutes

You Will Need
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup almonds, finely ground
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup butter, melted


What to Do
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line with waxed paper. Butter the paper.

2. Stir together the flour, coconut, sugar, and almonds in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and stir in the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, and butter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

3. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a rack to cool completely.

Yield: 8-inch cake
From Cakes: 1,001 Classic Recipes From Around the World
 
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