Welcome to the world of indulgent flavors and delightful aromas, where we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for "Torta De Coco" - the captivating coconut cake that tantalizes taste buds and hearts alike. Get ready to explore a symphony of textures and flavors as we unveil the secrets behind this delectable treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect coconut cake, ensuring a memorable and satisfying experience for you and your loved ones. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of baking, we'll provide you with expert tips and tricks to create a "Torta De Coco" that will leave an unforgettable impression.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE COCONUT CAKE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 2h25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with nonstick spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded coconut on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven until golden brown, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.
- Combine the instant espresso and water in a measuring cup; stir until dissolved. Add to a medium bowl, along with the cake mix, vegetable oil and eggs. Beat for 2 minutes with a handheld mixer on medium speed. Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a baking rack and let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, butter, coconut milk, salt and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Beat with a handheld mixer on medium speed until light, fluffy and smooth, about 4 minutes. Stir in the remaining (untoasted) coconut with a rubber spatula.
- If the cakes have domed in the center, trim to level the tops. Place one cake layer, up-side down, on a platter or plate. Spoon one-third of the frosting on top and spread evenly, almost completely to the edge. Place the other layer, up-side down, on top, pressing gently to anchor. Using an offset spatula, evenly frost the entire cake; if the frosting gets too soft, place it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Gently press the toasted coconut around the outside of the cake and sprinkle it over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM CAKE
I had to make this cake at work on Easter and it was just beautiful so I made it at home and jazzed it up. You will be quite happy with this cake. Color the coconut on top any color you like.
Provided by NinjaPirateDragon
Categories Desserts Cakes White Cake Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Butter the sides of two 9-inch cake pans and line the bottoms of the pans with 9-inch parchment paper.
- Beat unsalted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Stir flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Whisk egg whites, milk, and coconut extract in a separate bowl.
- Thoroughly mix about 1/3 of the flour mixture into the creamed butter and sugar; stir in half the egg white-milk mixture. Repeat twice more, ending with final 1/3 of flour mixture; stir to make a smooth batter.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans and smooth tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool cakes in pans on racks for about 5 minutes before turning out onto racks to cool completely. Peel parchment paper from cakes.
- Stir sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; stir in 3/4 cup flaked coconut. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Bring 1/2 cup heavy cream to a simmer over low heat; gradually stir in chocolate until thoroughly melted and the mixture is thick and smooth. Allow to cool to lukewarm.
- Place a cake layer onto a serving platter; top with the condensed milk-coconut mixture. Place second cake layer over the coconut filling. Spread warm chocolate mixture evenly over top and sides of cake with a thin spatula.
- Toss 1 cup flaked coconut in a bowl with food coloring until coconut is evenly colored; sprinkle coconut over chocolate topping to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.8 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 22.7 g, Sodium 292.3 mg, Sugar 68.4 g
CHOCOLATE COCONUT CAKE
The fine, feathery crumb of this dessert, which is on the lighter side of chocolate cakes, is balanced by a slather of glossy, fudgy frosting. A topping of shredded coconut provides additional richness and texture. Make it the day before serving; its flavor only improves overnight.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield One 10-inch torte, 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees, and bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Butter a 10-inch springform pan.
- Make the cake: In a metal bowl, combine the butter and chocolate; place the bowl over (not in) the pot of simmering water. Melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat to cool slightly. (Alternatively, melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave on a low setting.)
- Into a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt. Add the shredded coconut and stir to combine.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the cooled chocolate mixture, mix to combine. Alternating, fold the flour mixture and the cream into the batter.
- In the clean bowl of an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff, then fold gently into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake emerges clean, about 50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the frosting: In a medium heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate over a pot of simmering water (or you can do this in a microwave on a low setting). Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Cool slightly, until the chocolate thickens somewhat, then spread the frosting over the cake. Sprinkle coconut on top; let set, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 810, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 42 grams, Sodium 179 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 1 gram
TORTA DE COCO (COCONUT CAKE)
A really amazing, very rich cake from Colombia--a sort of bread pudding except instead of using bread, it uses pound cake (I have posted the recipe for the traditional Colombian pound cake). It's worth making just for the aromas of the cooking syrup and then the torta baking--but you will love eating it as well.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak the raisins in the sherry.
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, the water and the cinnamon sticks and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it forms a thick syrup.
- Add the coconut, stir well, and cook another three minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool; when cooled, remove and discard cinnamon sticks.
- Grate the poundcake into a large bowl.
- Beat the egg yolks and add them to the pound cake along with the coconut mixture, the raisins and sherry and the ground cinnamon.
- Butter a ten inch springform pan.
- Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
- Fold them, using a rubber spatula, into the cake mixture, blending well but gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for an hour, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a rack before opening the springform pan.
- Note: Even the best springform pans leak sometimes, so wrap the bottom with some foil and place a cookie sheet on the oven shelf beneath the shelf on which you bake the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 699.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 277.8, Sodium 209.9, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 57.6, Protein 10.2
COLOMBIAN POUND CAKE
A very rich pound cake that is traditional in Colombia and is used to make the even richer Torta de Coco (Coconut Cake), the recipe for which is posted separately. You will note that this cake contains no baking powder or soda--just a bit of brandy and lots of eggs.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Cream the butter until fluffy; gradually add the sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks, one at a time, continuing to beat on medium-high speed.
- Stir in brandy and vanilla and mix well.
- Sift the flour and salt together into the butter/egg mixture and blend very well.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and dry.
- Fold the whites into the batter with a rubber spatula until no white bits are visible--but be gentle.
- Butter one ten inch cake pan (or small loaf tins if you want to freeze some).
- Place parchment paper on the bottom of the buttered pan and press it down, then turn the paper so it is buttered on both sides.
- Pour the batter in the pan and give it a bit of a whack against the counter to make sure it is settled in the pan.
- Bake for about an hour, or until the cake begins to pull away from the sides and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 7403.5, Fat 418.3, SaturatedFat 247.9, Cholesterol 2879.6, Sodium 1855.7, Carbohydrate 785.3, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 305.9, Protein 111
COCO LOPEZ COCONUT CAKE
Use this cake recipe to make The Coconut Cake recipe from Baked by Melissa.
Provided by Melissa Ben-Ishay
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Cake Dessert Bake Coconut
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Have all your ingredients at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter the pan of your choice or line the pan with wax paper or parchment and butter the paper.
- With a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter for 1 minute on high speed, then scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add the sugar to the butter and beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
- With the mixer on medium-low speed, add the vanilla; then add the eggs one at a time. Scrape down the sides of the bowl midway through.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and sea salt in a separate bowl. In another bowl, combine the milk, cream of coconut, and coconut extract.
- With the mixer on low speed, add half the flour mixture. When it's mostly incorporated, add half the milk mixture. Add the remainder of the dry and wet ingredients, scraping down the sides of the bowl between additions. Stop mixing as soon as you have a smooth batter. Stir in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the middle of the cake feels springy when you gently press your finger against it. All ovens are different, so it's important to do the fingerprint test to see if the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before icing.
PORTUGUESE COCONUT CAKES (BOLOS DE COCO)
My grams makes these sweet little treats all the time. Easy and quick.
Provided by drodrigues101
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Portuguese
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Mix coconut, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest together in a large bowl. Scoop coconut mixture into lined muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 63.5 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 32.6 g, Sodium 90.2 mg, Sugar 54.4 g
COCONUT CAKE
Provided by Bryan Miller
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak the raisins in sherry. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water and cinnamon sticks. Cook over medium heat until the mixture forms a thick syrup. Add coconut, stir well, and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool. Remove the cinnamon sticks.
- Grate the pound cake into a large mixing bowl. Beat the egg yolks, and add them to the pound cake along with the coconut mixture, the raisins and sherry and the powdered cinnamon.
- Butter a 10-inch-diameter spring-form cake pan.
- Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Fold them into the batter. Pour the batter into the pan, and bake for about 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 429, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 104 milligrams, Sugar 51 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use freshly shredded coconut.
- If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt.
- To make the cake extra moist, add 1/2 cup of coconut milk to the batter.
- For a golden brown crust, brush the top of the cake with melted butter before baking.
- Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Torta de Coco, or coconut cake, is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This classic cake is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to suit your own tastes. Whether you prefer a traditional coconut cake or a more modern twist, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give torta de coco a try!
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