Coffee-Coconut Cake With Warm Cherry Compote Recipe

Name: Coffee-Coconut Cake With Warm Cherry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 4 eggs; 1/3 cup buttermilk; 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped out; 1 2/3 cups coconut flakes; 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons caramel syrup; 30 ounces cherries drained, juices reserved; 1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with a little water

Servings: persons

1 cup butter softened
3/4 cup sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 vanilla bean seeds scraped out
1 2/3 cups coconut flakes
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons caramel syrup
30 ounces cherries drained, juices reserved
1/4 cup cornstarch mixed with a little water

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line a 9 1/2 inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Cream 3/4 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, then add buttermilk and vanilla bean seeds. Add 1/2 cup coconut, flour and baking powder and mix until just combined. Transfer to prepared pan and bake for around 20 mins.
2
Meanwhile, to make the coconut topping, heat 1/2 cup water, add instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Add caramel syrup, brown sugar and remaining butter and coconut. Stir until butter and sugar have melted. Pour over warm cake then bake for another 8 mins. Let cool for 30 mins in the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
For the cherry compote, bring reserved cherry juice to a boil. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Add cherries and remove from heat.
4
Cut cake into 48 pieces and serve with warm cherry compote.

1265

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 4 eggs, 1/3 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Coffee-Coconut Cake With Warm Cherry Compote 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.

Coffee-Coconut Cake With Warm Cherry Compote

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