Step 1Toast the desiccated coconut in a medium frying pan over low-medium
heat, stirring regularly, until golden.
Tip into a bowl and set aside to cool.
Step 2Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan)
mark 3 and grease and line a rough
23 x 33cm roasting tin with baking
parchment. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, coconut oil and caster
sugar using a balloon whisk, until
combined. Whisk in the eggs, a little
at a time, followed by the yogurt.
Gently whisk in the flour, baking
powder and a pinch of salt, followed
by 1/2 the toasted coconut.
Step 3Scrape batter into the prepared tin
and smooth to level. Bake for 35min,
until light golden brown and a skewer
inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Leave to cool completely in the tin.
Step 4Once the cake has cooled, make
the frosting. In a bowl, using a (clean)
balloon whisk, beat the butter,
icing sugar and coconut cream
until smooth, then mix in 1/2 the
remaining toasted coconut.
Step 5To serve, transfer the cake to a board
and spread the frosting on top. Sprinkle
over the remaining toasted coconut.
Cut into 16 pieces and serve.
TO STORE:
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Per serving:
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Calories: 414
Protein: 4g
Total fat: 26g
Saturates: 18g
Carbs: 45g
Total sugars: 34g
Fibre: 2g
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