The Best Coconut Walnut Cake
 
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This simple cake gets soaked with a simple syrup thus there is no need for a frosting. Try it, you will love it.
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Recipe type: Cake
Cuisine: Dessert
Serves: 1 cake
Ingredients
Best Coconut Walnut Cake
  • 3 large eggs (150g)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 cup whole milk (237mL)
  • ¾ cup yogurt (6.6 ounces or 200 grams)
  • 1 + ½ a cup semolina (250g)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (65g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (10g)
  • 1 + ½ a cup sweetened coconut flakes (130g)(4.5 ounces)
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts (55g)
Simple syrup recipe :
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
  • 2 cups water (475 mL)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF/177ºC. Prepare a glass 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper and spraying the paper and the sides with spray oil such as Pan®.
Best Coconut Walnut Cake Batter
  1. In a large bowl. add the eggs and sugar. Mix well to combine.
  2. Add the zest from one lemon. Add the yogurt and milk and mix well.
  3. In a different bowl, place the semolina and all-purpose flours and the baking powder. Mix these together.
  4. Now you are going to add the flour mixture into the egg mixture in two or three portions. Add one third of the flour mixture to the egg mixture and mix to incorporate. Repeat adding flour and mixing until all the flour has been combined.
  5. Add the toasted walnuts and fold in with a spatula.
  6. Pour into a prepared parchment lined baking dish. Level then place in a preheated 350ºF/177ºC oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Meanwhile prepare the simple syrup.
Simple Syrup
  1. Place the sugar and water in a pot. Stir to combine.
  2. Place the pot on the stove on high heat. Continue heating until the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and continue to boil for 8 minutes. Transfer to a heat proof pitcher or measuring cup so you can use it to pour over the lake. Set aside until the cake finishes baking.
Combining the Simple Syrup and the Cake
  1. Remove the cake from the oven and place on the cooling rack.
  2. Slowly pour the simple syrup all over the top of the cake. Use all the syrup.
  3. Allow the cake to cool before cutting and serving.
  4. Enjoy!
Recipe by Desserts-101.com at /how-to-make-the-best-coconut-walnut-cake/