I love coconut! In curry or cake – the versatile coconut can take various forms to add an explosion of taste in an otherwise dull dish. So the decision to make a coconut bundt for tropical march – our theme for this month’s bundtamonth – was an easy one.
I used one of Dorie Greenspan’s reliable recipes – a simple coconut tea cake making only one tiny change of adding more rum. Yes, I couldn’t hold back. And as we all know, there’s no such thing as too much rum in a cake.
Coconut milk, rum and toasted coconut in a buttery batter, quite the perfect tea time treat. Unless you’re having that cuppa in the morning. Then perhaps go a little easy on the rum.
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (stir well before measuring)
- ½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons dark rum
- ¾ cup unsweetened toasted coconut
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 10 to 12 cup bundt pan.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Put the coconut milk into a small saucepan with the pieces of butter. Heat until the butter is melted. Remove from heat but keep warm.
- Fit mixer with whisk attachment. Beat the eggs and sugar at medium high speed, about three minutes until pale and thick. Beat in vanilla and rum. Reduce speed to low, and add the dry ingredients, mixing just until blended.
- With mixer on low, add coconut. Then add the warm coconut cream and butter. When the mixture is smooth, stop mixing and give the batter a couple of turns with a rubber spatula, to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Pour the batter into the pan and give the pan a few back and forth shakes to even the batter.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until cake is golden brown and an inserted cake tester comes out clean. Transfer to a rack and cool 10 minutes before unmolding and letting it completely cool to room temp.
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A symphony of coconut and rum in a mini Bundt! And a perfect compliment and spike to a cup o’ tea. Thank you for sharing this delectable recipe, Anuradha.
My thoughts went straight to rum when I thought about tropical too. I love simple bundts, no glaze. It sounds wonderful An!
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Beautiful!
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Oooooh rum!! I could hang with that cake… me, all by myself, a fork and that cake… wow! :-D
This bundt sounds delicious! I have not come across Dorie’s recipe so I am totally going to try this!! Yum!
Never too much rum – I agree. Perfect to share with a friend while catching up on all the gossip.
What a beautiful looking bundt cake! I’ve been craving coconut. Thank you for sharing such a sweet recipe. I can’t wait to give it a try. I hope you are having a beautiful day!
What a cute and utterly delicious mini bundt :D
Cheers
CCU
Yep, I could not agree more about adding a little extra rum to a cake. Bring it on! and Cheers!
Yummy! What’s wrong with rum for breakfast?? :)
What a delicate and pretty bundt cake!
Lovely bundt!! The flavors of rum and coconut are awesome together!!!
You’re right, An, there is no such thing as too much rum. Your cake is beautiful.
Coconut with rum sounds like a winner!
Coconut and rum sound delightful. I often use coconut milk in curries but need to remember to bake with it as well. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love coconut in curry and adore it an any cake. Your bundt is perfect for our tropicl theme this month and especially with a hot cup of tea:))
Coconut and rum are natural partners and no harm in adding a little extra ;) This tea cake looks dainty and lovely. I bet the flavor was magnificent!
I don’t know what I like better, the cake or the pan lol. I need that one!
I absolutely love coconut as well! I also really like bundt cakes, and your pan is just absolutely beautiful!
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