Coconut cake

Try making individual size mini coconut cakes

Looking to add an extra touch of personal luxury to your coconut cake – perhaps to serve as dessert at dinner with friends or family? Try pouring the batter in a muffin tin before baking. You'll get neat little coconut cakes that look amazing when topped with the lime cream. This method maximises the caramelised crust on each bite, which can only count as a huge benefit. Just make sure not to pour too much batter in each muffin cup. You want the cakes to be the right thickness and properly cooked through.

A moist cake to serve with coffee

You may have tried coconut sponge cake before. This is different. This cake is absolutely packed with coconut, showcasing the characteristic tropical-nutty flavour loved by many. The desiccated coconut also binds with the butter and eggs to render the cake exquisitely moist. If you're a coffee lover, this may very well become your new favourite afternoon treat. Best enjoyed in the company of someone you like or want to get to know better.

Make the most of your desiccated coconut

Did you buy a value pack of desiccated coconut for this recipe? Good on you! You can sprinkle it on almost any cake, pudding, or dessert to add a bit of texture and mild nuttiness. But why stop at the sweet stuff? Try gently toasting the desiccated coconut in the oven or in a pan. This brings out deeper, richer flavours in the tiny flakes. Then use the coconut to garnish any curry or rice dish. Or simply leave it on the table and let people sprinkle according to their taste. Toasted coconut can also serve as the perfect topping for a salad, bowl, or your breakfast muesli.

Add an extra exotic twist

To make the cake even more exotic, try adding some freshly sliced pineapple or mango on top of your cake. This will go great with your coconut cake.