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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

TWD: Coconut Tea Cake





Dorie describes this as a "dry" cake and I certainly found it to be dry but in a good way. I have used coconut milk numerous times in curries and other entrees but never in a sweet application, so this was a first for me. I was pleasantly surprised by the subtle flavor and velvetyness it gave this Bundt.

This recipe was chosen by Carmen Cooks. She has the recipe posted on her blog. I think after this TWD month I'm slowly becoming a coconut lover (okay... maybe at least a coconut TOLERATOR!)
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33 comments:

  1. tinyskilletMarch 30, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    I've seen so much coconut lately on these great food blogs. It's really making me crave coconut! This isn't helping, it looks fantastic!

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  2. JencraftedMarch 30, 2010 at 9:24 AM

    That's a great-looking cake Tia! It doesn't even look dry to me - the second shot showing the cross-section - nice texture and so moist! I probably could finish the entire cake by myself!

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  3. RachelMarch 30, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Lovely cake Tia! Great job!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 30, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    so glad you liked it!! :) thanks for baking with me this week.

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  5. FlourchildMarch 30, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Yippeee for loving coconut. I love your glaze topping. I wish I would have thought of that!

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  6. Welcome to our crazy blessed lifeMarch 30, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    Yum! Your tea cake looks perfect. Glad you are at least becoming a coconut tolerator. :)

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  7. HindyMarch 30, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    That photo of the sliced cake is gorgeous!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    you cake looks lovely!

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  9. JoanneMarch 30, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Coconut is one of my favorite flavorings in just about anything...sweets or savories. This looks delicious! Love the photos.

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  10. Soy*BabyMarch 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Gorgeous cake. Love the glaze.

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  11. cookies and cupsMarch 30, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    This cake looks amazing! I just bought a box mix coconut cake and I am now so ashamed ;)

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  12. HollyMarch 30, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Pretty cake :) The cinnamon rolls look awesome too!

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  13. JenniferMarch 30, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Mmmmm! Your cake looks divine!!!!!

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  14. mikeMarch 30, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Beautiful! Glad you liked the coconut milk - I keep several cans around - love the stuff!

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  15. MaryMarch 30, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    I like the photo of the sliced cake! So glad you are tolerating coconut, and soon you'll be craving it! Try it fresh--the texture is so much nicer.

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  16. CakelawMarch 30, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Love the glaze on your cake - that would have given it an extra sweet lift. So glad you have become a coconut tolerator so you can try this lovely cake.

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  17. LeslieMarch 30, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Yours turned out great, Tia! I think this month will either make us coconut lovers or haters, but there certainly has been a lot of it!

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  18. NickkiMarch 30, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Your cake looks delicious!

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  19. SihanMarch 30, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    Love the photo of the slices of coconut tea cake. I'll have 2 slices please!

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  20. ErinMarch 30, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    I'm looking forward to making this for Easter. I've never used (much less tasted) coconut milk, so it'll be a bit of an adventure to me. Yours looks delicious and gorgeous!

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  21. Valerie GamineMarch 30, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Long live coconut! Great work, I can't wait to try this one. :)

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  22. HelenMarch 31, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    This looks lovely, not dry at all actually. I must start baking from that book soon. My bf got it for me for my birthday last year and I have only baked one thing from it!

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  23. SusanMarch 31, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Great photo! I have this cake in the oven as I type. I couldn't get to the recipe before today. Can't wait to try it. :)

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  24. megMarch 31, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Beautiful cake!!

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  25. JessicaMarch 31, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Velvety is such a nice way to describe a cake. I love the glaze and coconut that you added to your cake. I made the mocha bundt this week because I was out of coconut milk. I love reading the posts for this cake because I'm getting some wonderful ideas.

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  26. PamelaMarch 31, 2010 at 6:19 PM

    Very nice! I really like that shot with all of the slices. Nice job.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 31, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Nice photos! I don't think I've ever baked with coconut milk before either.

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  28. LillianApril 1, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Your cake looks lovely!

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  29. MartheApril 2, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    My cupcakes weren't superdry, maybe I undercooked them a tiny bit... But I loved these!!

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  30. Ashley aka Eclectic ConnoisseurApril 2, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    What a pretty cake!

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  31. Becky @ Project DomesticationApril 4, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    i agree, the addition of coconut milk made it so smooth and velvety! I love the subtle coconut flavor. I made mine today and used grapefruit. i can't wait to post it tuesday.

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  32. Heather DavisApril 5, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I made mine today and was wondering about putting a glaze on it. Yours makes it so appealing. Great pics! I love coconut milk they a - it is a necessity for a good pina colada! I added a bit of extra rum. Looking forward to tasting it.

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