Thali Cake (Coconut Cake)

1. 1

   Mix the sugar and water Heat on a low flame till the sugar dissolves in the water and a single string forms Add the Semolina and coconut and cook exactly for 7 mins Take the mix off the burner Let cool Preheat oven to 180C Beat the eggs lightly one by one and add to the mixture.

2. 2

   Let it cool down completely. Mix well. Add butter and vanilla essence. Fold it into the batter.

3. 3

   Take 2 tsp of baking powder and add it to 2 tblsp of hot (boiling )water (it will froth). When it cools add it to the batter. (Sorry This is a key ingredient I left out in the list of ingredients)

4. 4

   Add the eggs, beaten one by one into the batter and stir to mix well.

5. 5

   Pour half the batter in a buttered cake baking dish (9 x 9) and mix the red colour drops in the rest of the batter.pour over the lower layer.

6. 6

   Bake for about an hour or till skewer pierced in the cake comes out clean.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.