5. Coconut Buttermilk Pound Cake
Fluffy, moist, and filled with all kinds of coconut, this loaf is a true crowd pleaser. Don’t skip the toasted flakes on top—the subtle crunch makes this cake absolutely irresistible.
Strudel, an eastern European pastry, is typically filled with spiced apples, poppy seeds, or walnuts—flavors endemic to the region. For Ben Mims’ strudel, coconut stands in for the nuttiness of seeds and nuts, and is balanced by caramelized bananas and dates for a very untraditional strudel.
Perfumed with coconut extract, swirled with silky whipped cream, and studded with sweetened coconut flakes, this cake is the perfect finale to any meal. The coconut lover in your life is about to be your biggest fan.
8. Chocolate-Coconut Tart with Almonds
Like a grown-up version of the popular Almond Joy candy bar, Ben Mims’ tart balances almonds and sweet chocolate with plenty of salt and toasted coconut.
I tried your coconut cake recipe in the latest magazine. The frosting had too much butter, but the cake was very light.