Coconut Orange Cake Recipe

Indulge in this moist and delicious Coconut Orange Cake, a recipe passed down from Maha Aborjay, a renowned home economics educator in Northern Jordan! This simple yet elegant cake, perfect with a cup of hot tea, boasts a delightful blend of coconut and orange flavors. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, this recipe is a taste of Jordanian hospitality.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 332.9 kcal
Protein 16g
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Ingredients for Coconut Orange Cake

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • Milk not found in recipe
  • Semolina not found in recipe
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Baking soda not found in recipe
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Oil not found as a cake batter ingredient; recipe uses butter and requires greasing the pan.
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (for cake)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice (for optional glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for optional glaze)

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How to Make Coconut Orange Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch sheet cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the shredded coconut and orange juice.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness around 20 minutes.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar (optional) before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

37g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Coconut Orange Cake?

Coconut Orange Cake takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Coconut Orange Cake?

Coconut Orange Cake has approximately 332.9 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Coconut Orange Cake?

The key ingredients for Coconut Orange Cake are Orange Juice, Milk, Semolina, Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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