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Portuguese Moist Coconut Cake Pressure Cooker Recipe

This moist Portuguese coconut cake is made in a pressure cooker for a uniquely tender, steam-infused texture with deep brown sugar and coconut flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 180 g Brown Sugar
  • 125 g Butter plus extra for greasing
  • 50 g Shredded Coconut plus extra to sprinkle on top
  • 3 Eggs medium-sized
  • 195 g Flour all-purpose
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 300 ml Milk heated

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Grease your cake pan with butter. Optionally preheat oven if baking for finished crust.
  • Cream together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in flour and a pinch of salt gradually until smooth and lump-free.
  • Slowly pour in the hot milk while stirring constantly to combine.
  • Fold in the shredded coconut gently for even distribution.
  • Transfer batter to cake pan, cover lightly with foil.
  • Place pan on rack inside pressure cooker with water at the bottom. Seal lid and bring to pressure.
  • Cook under pressure for 30 minutes. Allow natural release before opening carefully.

Notes

Wrap and refrigerate to preserve freshness. You can also freeze individual slices for later treats.