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Coconut Cake

Cultural Context

Coconut Cake is a beloved dessert in Nigeria, often enjoyed during celebrations and festive occasions. It showcases the tropical flavor of coconut, which is abundant in the region. Traditionally, this cake is layered and frosted, making it a centerpiece for gatherings. In modern times, variations have emerged, incorporating different fillings and frostings, appealing to diverse palates around the world.

NigerianNGdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup sesame seeds
3/4 cup palm sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups glutinous rice
1/2 cup glutinous rice flour
1 cup water
4 banana leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

unsweetened shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Desiccated coconut is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option and maintains a rich texture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is a dairy-free alternative.

1

Place two large jars on a table next to a tray of coconuts and green leaves.

2

Crack open coconuts with a cleaver, pouring the water into a metal bowl.

3

Set up a coconut grating machine and grate the coconut meat using an electric grater.

4

Collect the grated coconut meat in a tray.

5

Extract coconut milk by hand from the grated coconut, using water for multiple extractions.

6

Strain the coconut milk into a bowl.

7

Add sesame seeds to a hot wok and roast until golden brown.

8

Add palm sugar to the hot wok and stir until it melts and caramelizes, adding salt.

9

Mix scraped coconut meat into the melted palm sugar in the wok, stirring to form a sticky paste.

10

Add roasted sesame seeds to the coconut and palm sugar mixture and stir well.

11

Scoop the finished sweet coconut filling onto a metal tray and form small balls with your hands.

12

Pour water into a large pot set over a fire and continue forming sweet coconut balls.

13

Wash glutinous rice in water and drain.

14

Boil water in a large pot and add the washed glutinous rice.

15

Cover the pot of rice and cook until done.

16

Prepare glutinous rice flour by mixing it with salt and sugar in a bowl.

17

Pour coconut milk into the flour mixture and knead the dough until smooth and pliable.

18

Clean and stack banana leaves, cutting them into circular shapes using a bowl as a guide.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Coconut Layer CakeCoconut Cream Cake

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