Portuguese Coconut Cakes That Are Simple and Naturally Sweet
Moist, chewy, and golden, these easy Portuguese coconut cakes are made with just six ingredients and baked to perfection in one bowl—perfect for coffee, brunch, or everyday sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cakes 1x
Ingredients
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, butter, and milk until smooth.
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Stir in flour and shredded coconut. Mix until just combined.
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Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
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Bake 22–26 minutes, until golden with crisp edges.
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Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Optional: add lemon zest or vanilla for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.