Ouzo Cake with Coconut Recipe

Name: Ouzo Cake with Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flaked coconut; 2 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup milk; 8 eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 fluid ounce ouzo; 1 cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups sugar; 3 ½ cups water; ½ cup ouzo; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup flaked coconut
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
8 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 fluid ounce ouzo
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups sugar
3 ½ cups water
½ cup ouzo
1 teaspoon lemon juice

1
Heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Butter and flour a medium sheet cake pan.
3
Mix the flour with the baking powder and set aside.
4
Mix the shot of Ouzo with the baking soda and vanilla and set aside.
5
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry.
6
In large bowl, at high speed, cream the butter.
7
Gradually add the sugar, mixing well and add the egg yolks, beating until it is light and fluffy.
8
At low speed, add the milk, the Ouzo mixture, and the coconut.
9
When it is mixed together, add some flour, then some beaten egg white, again flour and then egg white, continuing until it all incorporated.
10
Don't over mix it, as you want the egg whites to keep the air that has been beaten into them.
11
Pour the mixture into your pan and spread evenly.
12
Bake for about an hour.
13
When it is done, set it aside to cool and make the syrup.
14
In a saucepan, combine all of the ingredients for the syrup, except the lemon.
15
Boil it for 5 minutes, then add the lemon juice.
16
Pour the syrup over the cake and let it all cool before serving.

1730

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flaked coconut, 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Ouzo Cake with Coconut 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.

Ouzo Cake with Coconut

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