Coconut Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Coconut Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE COCONUT AND NUT MIXTURE:; 1/2 cups Sugar; 3/4 cups Chopped Pecans; 3/4 cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; FOR THE CAKE:; 1 whole Egg; 1 whole Egg Yolk; 1 cup Canned Lite Coconut Milk; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla; 1/3 cups Sugar; 1-1/4 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 package (3.4 Oz. Size) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened; FOR THE ICING:; 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla; 1 Tablespoon Canned Lite Coconut Milk

Servings: persons

FOR THE COCONUT AND NUT MIXTURE:
1/2 cups Sugar
3/4 cups Chopped Pecans
3/4 cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
FOR THE CAKE:
1 whole Egg
1 whole Egg Yolk
1 cup Canned Lite Coconut Milk
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
1/3 cups Sugar
1-1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
1 package (3.4 Oz. Size) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened
FOR THE ICING:
1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Canned Lite Coconut Milk

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
2
In a small bowl stir together the ingredients for the coconut-nut mixture. Set aside.
3
In another small bowl whisk together the egg, egg yolk, coconut milk, and vanilla.
4
In a large bowl using an electric mixer, mix together the sugar, flour, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and mix on medium for about 90 seconds. The butter should be evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture. Add the wet ingredients and beat until combined, about 30-60 seconds.
5
Pour half of the batter into the baking dish. Top batter with half of the coconut-nut mixture. Top this with the remaining cake batter, then sprinkle the remaining coconut-nut mixture on top.
6
Bake for 30-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with slight crumbs. Remove from oven.
7
In a small bowl stir together the icing ingredients and drizzle on top of the cake. Let the cake sit for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
8
Note: The coconut flavor is quite subtle. To make it stand out more add 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract and/or replace the vanilla instant pudding mix with coconut instant pudding mix.

861

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE COCONUT AND NUT MIXTURE:, 1/2 cups Sugar, 3/4 cups Chopped Pecans, 3/4 cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, and more.

Yes, Coconut Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Coffee Cake

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