Coconut Jam Cake Recipe || Bakery Jam Cake Recipe || Easy Baking For Beginners || Coconut Cake #food

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor while margarine can be more economical.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index but white sugar is often less expensive.

desiccated coconut

🥗Healthier: shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: dried coconut flakes

Shredded coconut can provide a similar texture with potentially lower cost.

jam

🥗Healthier: fruit preserves

💰Cheaper: store-brand jam

Fruit preserves can be lower in sugar, while store brands often offer savings.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking tray.

In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.

In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in desiccated coconut until evenly distributed.

Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking tray, smoothing it out evenly.

Spread a layer of jam over the batter, leaving a small border around the edges.

Top with the remaining batter, spreading it gently over the jam.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once cooled, mix powdered sugar with a little milk to create a glaze and drizzle over the top.

Sprinkle coconut flakes on top of the glaze for decoration.

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