Fluffy, moist, gluten-free, lactose-free and ready in minutes!
💬 Introduction
If you are a fan of cake with a moist texture and a strong coconut flavor, you will fall in love with this recipe! Moist Coconut Cake It is perfect for those looking for a healthy, quick and tasty option.
Done without flour wheat, dairy-free and refined sugar-free, it is ideal for those who follow a balanced diet, with dietary restrictions or simply want to reduce inflammatory ingredients in your diet.
This recipe makes a small, moist coconut cake, ideal for individual servings or for a healthy family snack.
And the best part: you can prepare both in the air fryer how much in conventional oven, and even water it with a super creamy and natural syrup that makes the whole moist coconut cake even moister! 💦
📋 Recipe Information
🕒 Preparation Time | 🍽️ Income | ⚙️ Difficulty | 🔥 Preparation Method |
---|---|---|---|
20 minutes | 1 small cake | Easy | Airfryer or Oven |
✅ Food restriction | 🥥 Recipe Type | 🍫 Sweetener |
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Gluten free, lactose free | Healthy dessert | Stevia, xylitol or erythritol |
🧾 Ingredients
Mass:
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🥥 5 tablespoons of unsweetened grated coconut
- 🥛 5 tablespoons of coconut milk
- 🍬 2 tablespoons of sweetener (stevia, xylitol or erythritol)
- 🥄 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 🍼 1 tablespoon of coconut milk powder (or skimmed milk)
- 🧪 1 teaspoon baking powder
Syrup:
- 🥥 1 tablespoon of coconut milk powder
- 🥄 2 tablespoons of grated coconut
- 🍬 1 tablespoon of sweetener (stevia or xylitol)
- 🥛 1 to 2 tablespoons of liquid coconut milk
🧑🍳 Preparation Method – Step by Step
- Mix the liquids: In a bowl, beat the egg, add the coconut milk, coconut oil and sweetener. Mix well until a homogeneous dough forms.
- Add the dry ingredients: Add the grated coconut and powdered milk. Mix well.
- Finish with the yeast: Add the baking powder gently, stirring lightly.
- Take to bake: Pour the dough into a greased pan (15x15cm).
- In the Airfryer: 180 °C for 8 to 10 minutes
- In the Oven: 180 °C for 12 to 15 minutes
- Prepare the syrup: Mix all the syrup ingredients until it becomes a cream.
- Finalize: Remove the cake from the oven/airfryer, unmold and drizzle with the syrup while still warm.
- Serve: It can be served immediately or chilled after a few hours. It's even tastier!
🍽️ Nutritional Table (per estimated serving)
Approximate values. May vary depending on the ingredients used.
🌀 Alternative Versions
- 🟢 Vegan: Replace the egg with 1 tablespoon of flaxseed + 3 tablespoons of water.
- 💪 More protein: Add 1 tbsp. protein vegetable (vanilla goes very well!).
- 🧁 Vanilla flavored: Add vanilla essence for a special touch.
- 🌰 Crunchiness: Sprinkle chopped chestnuts or almonds on top before baking.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
❌ Using too much sweetener can make the cake bitter
❌ Forgetting to grease the pan – it sticks easily
❌ Baking at too high a temperature – it can burn on the outside and be raw on the inside
🧊 Storage
- 🧁 Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container
- ❄️ Can be frozen for up to 30 days (individually packaged)
- 🔁 To consume, simply heat for 30 seconds in the microwave
📜 Recipe Origin

Inspired by traditional ice cream cakes from childhood, this Moist Coconut Cake has been reformulated to meet a proposal nutritious and light, without giving up flavor.
It rescues emotional memories and adapts to the new generation that values well-being and conscious choices.
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