Old-Time Coconut Cakes – a delicious recipe with sugar, brown sugar, coconut, water, ginger, goslings black. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
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In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat together the sugars and the water until sugar has dissolved and thickened.
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Add the remaining ingredients.
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Cook slowly, stirring for about 20 minutes, or until quite thick.
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Add food coloring if using, before it gets too thick to stir properly.
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Test for doneness by dropping a rounded tablespoon's worth on a damp cutting board.
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If it hardens as it cools, it's done.
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Most people just plop rounded tablespoons of this mixture onto a damp cutting board and let it spread and cool. They're usually about 3 or so inches wide. So, experiment until you get the size you desire.
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Store them in a glass jar or you can wrap them individually in waxed paper.
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Beware! This is very sweet!
806
kcal
Calories
208
g
Carbs
Carbs
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups sugar, 2 cups brown sugar, 2 cups grated unsweetened coconut, 1/2 cup water, and more.
Yes, Old-Time Coconut Cakes 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.
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