Ingredients
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Orange Base
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100g/ ¾ cup all purpose flour
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50g/ ½ cup Semolina flour
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10 grams/ 1 tbsp baking powder
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6 egg yolk
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70g/ 2½ oz Buttermelted
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70g/ 2½ oz Sugar
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¾ cup Orange Juice
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from one orange orange zest
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Filling
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3 tbsp Strawberry jam
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Coconut layer
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6 Egg whites
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¾ cup Sugar
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1½ cups Coconut flakes
Directions
Coconut cake can be made in many variations, I like to experiment and this recipe is all about bringing a different format.
I’ve been making coconut cakes for years, there is something about coconut in pastry that give a tropical refreshing flavor into our plate.
In this coconut cake, I would like to bring more of a winter atmosphere, the smell of oranges and the strawberry jam flavor really kick in and emphasize the coconut aroma.
What makes this coconut cake so good?
That’s a good question, I would say that probably the different textures in the cake, at first look seems not really related however after tasting it you would see the logic behind the layers.
The base of the cake is a simple, made out flour-eggs-sugar and butter with a refreshing supplement of orange juice and orange zest.
Orange juice along with orange zest really kick in the flavors one notch higher and bring winter smells.
The middle layer is a strawberry jam which divides between the layers but also connects them.
Orange- strawberry-coconut there is logic right there and if stuck up properly and no flavor overcomes the other, you’re in to a very surprising bite.
The last layer is constructed out of egg whites-sugar and coconut which gives a fluffy airy texture to the cake.
Fancy coconut cake appearance – simple and easy making
In general I would say there are two kinds of coconut cakes, one is from the pound cake family and the second is the layered cream filled cake.
The pound cake is delicious and probably my personal favorite. I care for the layered cake as well however the cream between the layers and the toppings are too much of a hassle.
This coconut cake however is a bit of both worlds, base is pound cake style (not like a sponge cake in the layered cake), and the top resemble more of a fluffy coconut cream.
Only after you’ll try it you will see how good it is, happy baking!
Steps
1
Done
7 minutes
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making the orange bagePreheat the oven to 180°c/ 360°F. |
2
Done
30 minutes
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baking the base and adding the middle layerPour the batter into the round cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes (dont turn the oven off, we will need it for another baking). |
3
Done
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making the coconut layer |
4
Done
20 minutes
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finishing the cake |