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Gâteau Fondant

Heavenly Gâteau Fondant: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coconut Bliss

Experience the melt-in-your-mouth delight of Gâteau Fondant, a coconut cake that redefines indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar is an alternative
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free blend for a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder use fresh for best results
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter or dairy-free butter for vegan
  • 3 large eggs or flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut desiccated can work
For Serving
  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup fresh fruit for topping

Equipment

  • round baking pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a round baking pan.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy, then add eggs.
  3. Mix all-purpose flour and baking powder; gradually alternate adding this to the butter-sugar mixture with coconut milk.
  4. Fold in unsweetened shredded coconut, being careful not to overwork the batter.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Gâteau Fondant is perfect when served warm with ice cream or fresh fruit on top.

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