Honey Coconut cake

Honey coconut cake was an unusual combo that I chose after I chanced upon a honey cake recipe somewhere on the web. It was the third cake that I baked for the weekend baking special session and I felt officially like a Master Baker once the cake was popped into the oven. I personally don't like honey in cakes, but, I mean, I just went onto to see how it works out and this is totally the best honey cake ever!      

Nothing says love like honey, especially when it's baked in a "coconutty" cake. It's sinfully rich with a delightfully sweet flavor. You'll be amazed how a little coconut really brings out the sweet flavor in these cakes. This top-rated recipe is a breeze to make with fresh coconut. Sooooo good!

Simply the best cake I've ever had! It was gorgeous and delicious and stunning for dessert. You can also use different flavours or purees as per the availability if you are not very keen on this combo.  I topped the cake liberally with grated dessicated coconut  and also used coconut liberally inside the cake.       

INGREDIENTS:

 

For Cake:

 

1 cup All purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

1tsp vanilla essence

100 gms unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

2 eggs

2-3 tbsp milk

1/2 cup coconut

For Syrup:

 

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup dessicated coconut grated

 

HOW TO MAKE:

 

1) Preheat oven to 180 degree C. Take a baking pan and butter it well

 2) Take butter, sugar in a bowl and use a beater to whip till creamy.

 3) Add in one egg at a time and beat till fluffy and light.

4) Add in vanilla and then flour, baking powder and salt. Fold gently.

5) Add milk and fold gently.

6) Pour this into a prepared cake pan and bake for 35 to 40 mins or untill a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.

7) Remove it from oven and let it cool for few minutes.

For the Syrup:

 

1) Take honey, water and coconut in a sauce pan and bring it to boil, simmer it for 5 mins. Remove from heat and keep aside to cool for 5 minutes.

 2) Now use a toothpick to make holes over the cake. Pour the syrup over cake and chill this for an hour before serving.