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Cakes & Desserts

Jam & Coconut
Cake

How to make a simple quick and easy Jam & Coconut cake, foolproof step by step instructions.

1

First grease and flour a 2lb / 900g loaf tin, see video for dimensions.

2

Preheat your oven to 170°C / 340°F / Gas mark 4

3

To a large bowl add the eggs, vanilla, coconut, sugar, salt, and oil and whisk for 1 minute.

4

Add in the flour and baking powder, and whisk it in until the batter is smooth.

5

Carefully pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin.

6

Place the tin in the middle of the oven and set the timer for 50 minutes.

7

After the 50 minutes check the cake is done by inserting a cocktail stick into the centre of the cake, if it comes out clean the cake is done, if not give it a further 5 minutes.

8

Place the tin on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing it from the tin.

9

Turn out the cake from the tin, cover the top with a jam of your choice and sprinkle with more coconut.

10

Serve hot or cold with custard.

11

Enjoy

Method

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Ingredients

  • 175g / 6½oz Self raising flour, If using plain or all purpose flour add extra 1½tsp baking powder

  • 120g / 4½oz Granulated sugar

  • 175g / 6½oz Vegetable or Sunflower oil

  • 4 Large eggs

  • 30g / 1oz Desiccated coconut

  • 1tsp Baking powder

  • 1tsp Vanilla extract

  • ¼tsp Salt

  • Jam and extra Coconut for topping

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2lb / 900g Loaf Tin/Pan

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Skeleton style Oven Gloves. Rated for up to and not beyond 260°C / 500°F.

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