This recipe was suggested by a friend of mine; thanks, Clio! It is an extremely simple recipe with great results.
The Recipe
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup coconut
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
chopped cherries (about 100g, halved)
vanilla (1-2 tsp)
Mix dry ingredients together. Add milk and vanilla. Do not overmix. Bake in a greased and lined loaf tin for approsximately one hour at 180 degrees (one and a quarter hours at gas mark 4).
The cherries have an unfortunate tendency to sink to the bottom, so I mix half of them into the loaf mix and sprinkle the rest on top, ensuring an even spread throughout the loaf.
My Alterations
This is a simple recipe, so I stuck to it pretty much exactly. The only difference is the cherries; I bought a tin of cherries instead of buying fresh ones, because I didn’t know when I would get around to baking the cake.
The Results
This cake-slash-loaf turned out really good. I actually used greaseproof paper as stated in the recipe, and it made it very easy to turn the cake out of the pan.
The Verdict
This cake tasted amazing. The cherries and coconut compliment each other perfectly, and the dense chewy texture was perfect for its flavour. This cake disappeared VERY quickly, thanks to my husband….!
The Rating
5/5
This is such a delicious cake! Easy recipe, simple ingredients, tasty end result. Perfection!
