Description
Sticky coconut cake whispers tropical paradise with its rich, moist layers of pure indulgence. Caribbean-inspired sweetness melts on your palate, inviting you to savor each luxurious bite of this irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1½ cup glutinous rice flour
- 2¼ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk egg whites and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended and slightly frothy.
- Incorporate coconut milk, shredded coconut, glutinous rice flour, and vanilla extract into the egg white mixture, stirring carefully to create a smooth, liquid-like consistency without any coconut clumps.
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lightly greasing its surface to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution.
- Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 45 minutes, monitoring until the cake sets and develops a delicate golden hue.
- Gently remove the cake from the oven and delicately brush beaten egg yolks across the entire surface for a rich, glossy finish.
- Switch oven settings to broil and return the cake, carefully watching to prevent burning.
- Allow the top to transform into a beautiful golden-brown color within 5-10 minutes, then immediately remove from heat.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely, allowing the texture to stabilize.
- Wrap the cooled cake in plastic and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, enabling the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
- When ready to serve, slice into elegant squares or triangular portions, presenting chilled or at ambient temperature.
Notes
- Best enjoyed after chilling overnight, this cake develops a rich, sticky texture that enhances its coconut flavor profile.
- Precise timing under the broiler is crucial; watch carefully to prevent burning and achieve a perfect golden-brown top.
- Glutinous rice flour creates the signature sticky, dense consistency that sets this cake apart from traditional desserts.
- Use fresh, high-quality coconut milk for the most authentic and vibrant tropical taste experience.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother batter and ensure even baking throughout the cake.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for maximum enjoyment of its unique textural and flavor characteristics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg