Coconut Ricotta Cake (Gluten Free)
A creamy and luscious, one bowl, simple cake that comes together in minutes.
I always impress my guests with this gluten free cake. If you’re a coconut lover – you will fall in love with this easy to make cake. Its super creamy and delicious. If you love ricotta cheese, you will love my Tangerine Ricotta Cake and Lemon Ricotta Cake.
This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients to make. If you dont have tapioca starch, you can use corn starch or arrowroot powder. If you don’t have rum extract, you can use vanilla extract.
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Coconut Ricotta Cake
Ingredients
- 16 oz ricotta cheese, drained
- 1/2 cup sugar of choice
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp rum extract (or vanilla extract)
- 1/3 cup tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350℉. Line an 8 inch round pan with parchment or grease your pan with butter or oil.
- In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat your drained ricotta and sugar until fluffy (1-2 minutes). Next beat or whisk in the eggs, ONE AT A TIME. Once that's done, add in the tapioca starch, baking powder, rum or vanilla extract, salt and mix in. Lastly fold in the shredded coconut. Transfer batter to your pan. Tap on the counter 5 time to eliminate any air bubbles and bake for 40-45 minutes (or until slightly golden around the edges). Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Garnish with some more shredded coconut on top of the cake to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1mg
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I love this desert !!! Love it!!!
I have made it numerous times and every time is a hit!!
This is a deliciously simple cake that is super easy to prepare.
I would like to make it, but I ran out of vanilla extract. Can I add rum?
Thank you
This is a simple and delicious recipe. My husband and I loved it. Definitely a keeper. I am making it again today. 🙂
I am a cook and will try complicated as well as simple recipes. I will say that this cake is delicious, quick and easy and being so did not comprise the taste nor texture of this enjoyable dessert. It is worthy serving to company and if you love coconut, this cake is amazing. This recipe will be filed in my keeper section. Thank you for all your great dishes!!!