Tuesdays with Dorie: Coconut Tea Cake
My recently deceased mother-in-law introduced me to coconut cake. Actually, it was a yellow cake with 7-minute white icing, then covered with coconut. Something about that simple cake grew on me. Perhaps it was her love for us. But it was also the coconut. I DO love that stuff.
Dorie’s coconut cake is somewhat different from the aforementioned family favorite. It’s rather plain. She calls it a tea cake–meant to be eaten alongside a simple cup of tea. Nothing fancy or showy. Just a sugar boost to get you through the day.
It was easy enough to throw together. Used mini bundt cake pans so I could experiment.
I liked the cakes but they were a bit dry. My solution?? Poke holes in the cake with a toothpick immediately after removing from the oven. Then pour coconut milk over the cake and let it absorb the goodness. Chill and serve with whipped cream and toasted coconut on top. As you can see, it’s not especially photogenic but it is absolutely fabulous to eat. Because the cake is sturdy, it absorbs the coconut milk without becoming mushy. Next time, I will make it in a loaf or 13 x 9 pan so I can pour the milk over it and then easily cut and remove a piece from the pan.
Visit Carmen at Carmen Cooks to get the recipe.
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THAT’S a festive little cake! I love the toasted coconut sprinkles – it looks perfect for Easter. So glad your mother-in-law tuned you into coconut… it’s rather addictive. Beautiful photos!
Pretty!! I really liked these in cupcake shape, I fancied them up with some white chocolate frosting.
Gorgeous! What a great idea to soak the cakes in coconut milk
Your cakes look beautiful, and I think they’re very photogenic! Funny, I found this cake quite moist, but I like the idea of pouring more coconut milk over top.
Beautiful cakes! Great idea with the coconut milk!
Simply gorgeous. Can’t wait to try this one next week!!
I under cooked my bundt and it was quite moist. But more coconut milk and whipped cream sounds delish!
Pouring coconut milk over it is a great way to amp up the flavor! We thought this one was better the second day but still was a bit understated.
Mine was a bit dry too. I’m going to use your idea and put coconut milk on the bit left.
What a fabulous idea to pour coconut milk over the cake! Solves dryness problems and amps up the flavor. Gorgeous cakes!
Brilliant idea to poke holes and moisten it up with more coconut milk!
Gosh you take beautiful pictures!! The cakes look delicious!
The extra coconut milk (and the whipped cream) sounds like a delicious way to eat this cake! I wish I still had some left to try it.
mine was pretty moist, but you had such a good idea to pour the coconut milk over the cake! it will definitely keep well! you’re lucky you like coconut =)
I love your idea of pouring extra coconut milk over the cake. I too thought it needed a little something extra. Lovely photos!
Your mini cakes are gorgeous, and I love the idea of some extra coconut milk in there. The more coconut, the better for me!
Thanks for baking with me this week.
love that you did the poke-cake thing. that is such a great idea!
i’m making mine on sunday for Easter and now that I see everyone’s cook variations I can’t decide what to do!
Beautiful little cakes! I love the cream and toasted coconut on top!!
I have to respectfully disagree with the part about it not being photogenic. I think they’re beautiful! I love mini-bundt cakes: they’re easier to eat and so adorable.