The Perfect Coconut Bake

My father-in-law loves coconut bake. A dry coconut around the house means that my wife must make herself available to make some coconut bake for her father. And he loves it with a lot of coconut; he does not like coconut bake with just coconut milk. I don't give him wrong for having such minor requests, because I don't mind myself. It is simple to make, tastes great, and it surpasses eating those extra-soft, shop bread that can in no way satisfy a hard working man.

Never Refuse a Coconut Bake

So you have guessed it right, not a week passes by without a coconut bake being made, as long as there is a coconut or two hanging around. It goes great with breakfast or dinner and for those who know what I'm talking about, you know what I mean when I say, that nothing beats a hot coconut bake, straight from the oven, with butter or cheese and some hot cocoa tea to wash it all down. Mmmmm!! I have seen plain bake go to waste on the counter top but never have I seen anyone refuse a good coconut bake.

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Coconut bake

Two Ways to Make Coconut Bake

I am aware of two ways to make coconut bake. The first is with the coconut milk and the second is with the grated coconut kernel.  I prefer coconut bake with the grated kernel; and what will make it extra special is hand grated coconut kernel.  The bake is more wholesome and satisfying because of the high fibre content, so you will not have to eat much of it.

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Coconut bake made with coconut milk only is usually lighter and reminds me of common bread with a taste of coconut in it. This type is commonly sold by bakeries. These bakeries sometimes add whole wheat flour to enhance the taste since it's only the coconut milk being used. It tastes good, but (for me) not as good as the one with the grated coconut kernel.

Coconut Bake Recipe

In this recipe, the coconut is grated by hand.  A very fine meal enables easy kneading.The grated coconut also works as a good fibre; so enriched white flour could be used instead of whole wheat flour. Also, as in the case where the coconut milk is extracted and the grated kernel remains, you could use this to make coconut bake or even sweet bread.  However, I would add milk to this mixture (as in the case where we saved the grated kernel from the coconut oil process).

Anyway, here is my favourite, Coconut bake. Enjoy!


COCONUT BAKE

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
¾ tsp salt
4 tsp. baking powder, aluminum free
2 tbsp. melted butter or olive oil
¾ cup grated coconut
2 tbsp. sugar
¾ cup milk

Direction:

Sift flour, salt, baking powder into bowl.

In a separate bowl mix the grated coconut and sugar

 then add the coconut mixture to the sifted flour

Add the milk and butter or oil.

Knead for about 5 minutes or until you get a smooth dough like in the picture.
Cover and let rise for 10 minutes.

Using a rolling pin, shape dough into a circle (3/4 -1 inch thick) and place in a greased baking tin, round or square. Prick top of the bake with fork to decorate.

Bake in a moderate oven (about 250 degrees F ) for 20 minutes or until light brown. Allow to cool.

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We've come to the end of another delicious journey. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. In my upcoming post, look out for a simple rice recipe. Well I must go now. Bye!!  Enjoy your coconut bake.


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Coconut Bake

This is a nutty loaf that goes with just about anything.
Course Breads
Cuisine creole
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 coconut bake
Author Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter. unsalted or olive oil
  • ¾ cup grated coconut
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • ¾ cup milk

Instructions

  • Sift flour, salt, baking powder into bowl. In a separate bowl mix the grated coconut and sugar then add the coconut mixture to the sifted flour. Add the milk and butter or oil.
  • Knead for about 5 minutes or until you get a smooth dough like in the picture. Cover and let rise for 10 minutes.
  • Using a rolling pin, shape dough into a circle (3/4 -1 inch thick) and place in a greased baking tin, round or square. Prick top of the bake with fork to decorate.
  • Bake in a moderate oven (about 250 degrees F ) for 20 minutes or until light brown. Allow to cool.

21 thoughts on “The Perfect Coconut Bake”

  1. I took the same mixture, I added raisins, walnuts, and dried cranberries, and I cut the dough in two (2) balls, and I cut each ball of dough in biscotti shape biscuits, and I baked it for 60mins. at 250 degrees, and they taste delicious.

    Thanks for this recipe, and all your recipes.

    I enjoy all of them!!!!

    Michelle

  2. i am searching for a recipe to make for my mother in law after reading all these comments i am going to try this one. besides it looks absolutely scrumptious.

  3. I recently made coconut bake with the coconut milk and it tasted like plain bake….. I was told if I used the kernel then people would not be able to eat the bake because of the amount of kernel….. Is this true???? cause I really need to eat a good coconut bake…..

  4. Hi Katy,
    Thanks for writing. I must say right off that this is definitely not true. I agree that “coconut bake” made with just coconut milk tastes like plain bake. However, if you must add the kernel, make sure it is grated finely before adding it. You’d be surprised with the rich coconut taste. This recipe is one of two versions of coconut bake on the site; the other is here: http://simplytrinicooking.com/2008/08/wholewheat-coconut-bake.html

    If you try any, let us know how it went.

  5. Loved it! I tried the recipe this afternoon added a little grated nutmeg like my granny used to do. Delicious! Thanks Felix!

  6. This is an excellent recipe!!! The best coconut bake I’ve ever had. I only made one modification, I used 1/2 cup of milk & 1/4 cup of coconut milk instead of the 3/4 cup of milk the recipe called for. I enjoyed my coconut bake with some butter & Trinidad cheddar cheese & a cup of hot chocolate!!!!

  7. Love this recipe so much. We cook callaloo almost every Sunday with grated coconut milk and I always was so sad to just throw the kernel away. Now I just reuse the coconut kernel and add some of the milk left over from the callaloo! Delicious!!!

  8. Hi Felix 250 degrees f is the normal temp for like a 350 degree..or do I have to convert…cause I baked the bake at 250 but no color so I had to extend the bake time..can you help

    1. 250 degrees F is just a ball park average that’s why I included “until light brown”. Different ovens heat up differently so you have to know your oven. When I use different sized ovens this is something I have to be aware of.

  9. Thank you Felix!! You’ve taught me how to make pastelle, callaloo, cassava pone, Christmas rice, sweet bread, sponge cake and many more and of course this delicious coconut bake that I’m going to enjoy this morning! Its in the oven! I added a little yeast because I found it wasn’t rising as much as I wanted, with the baking powder alone. Thank so much for selflessly sharing your recipes and your stories, they’re an added bonus! I tell everybody about your website, keep being AMAZING!!

  10. Hi Felix,
    Can a stand mixer be using to knead this? Please let me know your thoughts and recommendations for kneading time. Thanks .

    1. There shouldn’t be a problem if you have a dough hook. But the final balling out should be done by hand to add some love to the coconut bake 🙂

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