Emily Dickinson's Coconut Cake
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Emily Dickinson's Coconut Cake
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Learn to make Emily Dickinson's recipe for Coconut Cake from an antique recipe in Emily's handwriting.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar + 1/2 tsp baking soda OR 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and cream of tartar + baking soda OR baking powder. I used my antique sifter to get in the "Emily Dickinson" mood.
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together till the mixture is light and fluffy, and the sugar is well incorporated into the butter. I did this by hand, the old fashioned way, like Emily Dickinson would have. It took several minutes. You can do it much faster with an electric mixer.
- Mix in the eggs, then the milk.
- Add liquid ingredients to dry and stir till just incorporated. A thick batter will form. Do not overmix.Fold in the shredded coconut. If your shredded coconut is dry (not fresh), rehydrate it with a little warm water and drain well before mixing it into the batter. Again, don't overmix.
- Spread the batter into a small loaf pan.
- Bake the cake for 50-60 minutes on the middle rack of your oven till cooked through and golden brown around the edges. Test with a skewer or toothpick for doneness in a few places-- if the toothpick comes out clean (no wet batter sticking to it), it's done.
- The cake is not overly sweet, which was perfect for me (I don't like my desserts too sweet). If you want to sweeten it up, use a bit more sugar, or use sweetened coconut instead of regular coconut. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
195mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
445IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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