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Coconut Pyramids

Coconut pyramids are cakes simple enough for children to make, and gluten free.

Coconut Pyramids prepared recipe
PrepNot statedCook20 minServes6LevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 5 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 20 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

After baking, the pyramids can be decorated with a little melted dark chocolate.

Coconut pyramids will keep for a few days in an airtight container.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 180°C

  2. 02

    Mix the caster sugar and desiccated coconut in a bowl.

  3. 03

    Beat the egg in another bowl.

  4. 04

    Add the egg (and food colouring if using) to the dry ingredients, and stir until evenly mixed.

  5. 05

    Form into 6 or 7 pyramids using your hands or an egg cup, and place on a lined baking sheet (or use cupcake cases).

  6. 06

    Lightly press a glacé cherry (if using) into the top of each pyramid.

  7. 07

    Bake for 15–20 minutes until a pale golden-brown.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0, credited to ChrisHodgesUK; view original image record .