
This deliciously moist and sticky cake is crammed full of tropical tasting coconut and juicy blueberries. It is baked in a pastry shell for easy eating but you can just bake it in a plain parchment lined tin if you prefer
Ingredients
- 320g pack ready rolled sweet shortcrust pastry
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 200g caster sugar
- 2 medium eggs, beaten
- 200g unsweetened desiccated coconut, ground
- 150g blueberries
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C/400°F/Fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6. Grease and line a 30 x 20cm rectangular cake tin with baking parchment. Unroll the pastry and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll out a bit more until the pastry is approximately 3cm larger all round than the tin. Using the rolling pin to help you, lift the pastry into the tin and press it gently into the corners to fit snugly. Trim to neaten the edges.
- Lay a sheet of parchment in the centre of the pastry and fill with baking beans or dried pulses. Bake for 10 mins to set the pastry, then carefully remove the paper and beans and bake for a further 10 mins until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, beat the butter and sugar together until pale and creamy. Beat in the eggs and coconut, and gently fold in the blueberries. Set aside.
- When the pastry is cooked, reduce the oven temperature to 140°C/275°F/Fan 120°C/Gas Mark 1. Spread the coconut mixture in a thick layer in the pastry case and bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown. Leave to cool completely in the tin before slicing into 12 pieces to serve.
Top Tip for making Crunchy coconut and blueberry cake
You can use other fresh berries in this recipe such as raspberries or chopped blackberries. If you prefer dried fruit, try chopped glace cherries, dried apricots or sultanas
Goodto Newsletter
Parenting advice, hot topics, best buys and family finance tips delivered straight to your inbox.
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodTo is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Candice Brown's rainbow cake
Want to make your very own rainbow cake? This rainbow cake recipe is easy to follow and is great for those special occasions...
By Nichola Palmer Published
-
Mary Berry’s chocolate cake
Mary Berry's chocolate cake recipe uses the all-in-one method so it's quick and easy to make.
By Mary Berry Last updated
-
Mary Berry’s lemon drizzle cake
Use just a handful of store cupboard ingredients to make this mouthwatering lemon drizzle cake recipe by Mary Berry
By Mary Berry Last updated
-
Gingerbread cuckoo clock
A festive project that doubles as a decoration with the ultimate wow factor!
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Air fryer French toast bites
If you like French toast, you're going to love these air fryer French toast bites - the perfect weekend treat...
By Nathan Anthony Published
-
Air fryer fish tacos
Say hello to these mouthwatering air fryer fish tacos ready and on the table in just 20 minutes...
By Nathan Anthony Published