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Golden Almond Cake

Golden Almond Cake

Easy Coconut Buddine recipe with dulce de leche center. Try the golden almond cake variation for a nutty twist. Moist, quick, and delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup grated coconut sweetened preferred
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 100 g cream cheese or 1/2 cup of melted, cooled butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla essence
  • 1/2 cup dulce de leche adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk or sturdy spatula
  • Standard loaf pan approx. 9x5 inches
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese (or melted butter) with sugar and whisk until creamy.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in the self-rising flour and grated coconut until no dry flour remains.
  4. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a loaf or cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  6. Spoon half of the dough into the pan, spreading it evenly.
  7. Add dollops of dulce de leche over the first layer, then cover with the remaining dough.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Drizzle more dulce de leche on top while still warm and sprinkle with grated coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a nuttier flavor, consider swapping half the coconut with finely chopped almonds for a golden almond cake twist. This Buddine stores well; wrap it in plastic wrap to keep soft and moist for up to 2 days at room temperature. It can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months; just ensure it is wrapped correctly. Feel free to get creative with the filling by adding sliced bananas or chocolate chips along with the dulce de leche. Enjoy the process and the smiles this dessert will bring!
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