
Cornmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting
A traditional Brazilian June Festival treat with a twist - a delicious cornmeal cake topped with creamy coconut frosting.
Prep time: 60 min8-10medium
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, sugar, shredded coconut, melted butter, eggs, milk, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For the coconut frosting, mix shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk until creamy.
- Spread the coconut frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top for decoration.
- Slice and serve the delicious Cornmeal Cake with Coconut Frosting!
- Enjoy!
Category: June FestivalCuisine: Brazilian