TWD: Coconut Tea Cake
This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie was the Coconut Tea Cake, chosen by Carmen at Carmen Cooks. I made it this morning not realizing it would take an hour in the oven (I know, I know. I usually do read ahead) so the girls and I had it for lunch instead.
The cake itself was a little on the bland side so I dressed it up a bit with a simple glaze and some shredded coconut on top. Even with a little almond extract in the glaze the flavors were still really muted, so I don’t think I’d serve this for dessert, though it is perfect with coffee or tea!
I didn’t do any of the extras though if I had a lemon I would have added some of that. Like Carmen, I also took mine out of the oven several minutes before the directions said to and even that may have been too long since it was a little on the overdone side.
Love the close up picture. It looks so good!
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I thought it was perfect with tea too. Your cake looks so tasty!
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Great looking cake. I like the rather muted flavor just cause it IS good with tea, etc.
Good and moist.
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gorgeous cake! I loved the subtle flavour of this cake.
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I really like the photo of yours. I also like the fact that the coconut flavor was mellow, the thought of all that coconut was a little jarring.
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Great photo! I am going to try and make it today. Just couldn’t fit it in my schedule before now. :}
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I love the coconut shreds on top — wish I’d thought of that!
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Looks wonderful! Love the glaze – glad you dressed it up and sorry it wasn’t the most flavor-packed. I think it could use a tweak or two!
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your picture is great. looks like the glaze is a must. I’m making mine today and can’t wait to try it. Hope I like it!
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