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Coconut Drops

This delicious cake recipe called Coconut Drops is the perfect snack/dessert to add to your Christmas festivities. This delicious cake got it’s name because its usually dropped unto a baking dish. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UN6GQkX7rA&t=18s

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tablespoon margarine/butter/shortening
  • a pinch of salt (optional for if you used unsalted butter etc)
  • 2 cups grated coconut
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated tonka bean (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence/extract (or 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon mixed essence)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1-2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Ingredients

  • preheat oven at 350 degrees F
  • to a mixing bowl, add in flour and butter/margarine/shortening, and give it a really good mix
  • next add in sugar, spices and baking powder and mix until well combined
  • add in egg and essence (you can mix both or add them separately) and mix well. next add in grated coconut, raisins and ginger. mix well
  • using a spoon drop the coconuts unto a lightly greased baking sheet and place it in a preheated oven for about 10 or more mins depending on your oven
  • once done remove from oven and place on a cooling rack to cool completely
  • enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UN6GQkX7rA&t=18s

Now that you have tried this Coconut Drops, here are some similar ones to try.

Coconut Sponge Cake

Coconut Roc Bun