Simple Coconut Cake
Description
Perfectly pairs with tea and coffee. Even if you think baking pies is not your strong suit, don't hesitate to try making this one—you'll definitely succeed. Preparing an excellent dessert doesn't require much time or effort, and the result always lives up to expectations. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Place flour, sugar, salt, butter, and milk into a bowl and mix with a fork until smooth. Transfer the resulting dough to the bottom and sides of a pie pan.
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Step 2
2. Preheat the oven to 180-190 degrees and bake the dough for 15 minutes until golden. Remove the baked crust and let it cool.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips or grated dark chocolate over a double boiler; pour the hot chocolate over the prepared cake base and spread it evenly. Place the cake in the freezer for 5 minutes.
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Step 4
4. While the chocolate sets, prepare the pie filling by making coconut pudding according to the package instructions, or cook a very thick sweet custard from fresh coconut milk.
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Step 5
5. Remove the crust from the freezer, spread the coconut filling over the chocolate, smooth it out, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Meanwhile, beat the cream, vanilla, and sugar with a mixer, and toast the coconut flakes in the oven until they turn chocolate-colored.
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Step 6
6. Just before serving the pie, decorate it with whipped cream and coconut flakes.