Description
Delightful cake bars with a tropical coconut flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine cake flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut and pink food coloring, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure eggs and butter are at room temperature for better incorporation into the batter. You can substitute coconut for other ingredients to alter texture and flavor as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg