Classic Mary Berry Recipe for Coconut Cake

Welcome to our blog post on a classic Mary Berry recipe for Coconut Cake! This recipe is perfect for those who love the tropical flavor of coconut. It’s a great choice for bringing something special to any occasion. Or simply to treat yourself with a delicious dessert. Let’s get started with this amazing coconut cake recipe.

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Ingredients and Preparation

To make Mary Berry’s Coconut Cake, you will need the following:

Ingredients	Measurement
Butter, cut into small pieces	115g
Self-raising flour	225g
Demerara sugar	115g
Desiccated coconut	100g
Large eggs, lightly beaten	2
Milk	4 tbsp

For the cake, obey these steps:

Mix butter, self-raising flour, demerara sugar, desiccated coconut, eggs, and milk in a bowl.
Blend until you get a soft dropping mix.
Prepare a loaf tin by greasing and lining it.
Put the mix into the loaf tin.
Bake at 160C/140C fan/gas 3 for 30 minutes.
Sprinkle extra desiccated coconut on top after taking it out.
Bake for 20-25 additional minutes, until it’s golden and well risen.
Cool the cake in the tin, then turn it onto a wire rack to fully cool.

Nutritional Information and Serving Suggestions

Mary Berry’s Coconut Cake is tasty and nutritious. Each slice has about 498 calories and 29 grams of fat. It also contains 20 grams of saturated fat, 49 grams of carbohydrates, and 21 grams of sugar. There is also 4 grams of fiber, 8 grams of protein, and 0.8 milligrams of sodium in every slice.

Enjoy this cake by itself or with a hot drink. It’s perfect for a cozy afternoon. For a more special treat, add cream or ice cream on top. You can make it fancier by adding sprinkles or toasted coconut.

This Coconut Cake is great for many events like birthdays or tea parties. It looks and tastes amazing, thanks to Mary Berry. It’s a hit with anyone wanting a delicious taste of the tropics.