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Flourless Coconut Cake for Passover – a moist and gluten-free cake

Flourless Coconut Cake, Passover

During Passover , the Jewish festival of freedom, all leavened or flour-based foods are avoided. This is the perfect opportunity to rediscover simple, traditional, and naturally gluten-free , like this delicious coconut cake . Light, melt-in-your-mouth, and subtly sweet, it contains neither flour nor yeast, making it perfect for those with gluten intolerance or for observing the dietary laws of chametz ). Made with shredded coconut, eggs, and sugar, this cake is quick to prepare and fills the kitchen with a sweet tropical aroma. It can be served at the end of a meal, for breakfast, or with mint tea. Easy to personalize with citrus zest or a touch of chocolate, it's a treat that appeals to all ages.
A simple, authentic, and uncompromising recipe to celebrate Passover, but also enjoyable for any other occasion.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time 25 minutes
Total time 40 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Special diet: naturally gluten-free
Ingredients
  • 4 eggs
  • 120 g of sugar
  • 200g unsweetened grated coconut
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla or orange blossom extract
  • Grated zest of a lemon or an orange (optional)
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 100g dark chocolate (optional, for the glaze)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for the glaze)
Preparation
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. 2
    Separate the egg whites from the yolks (whites at room temperature).
  3. 3
    Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture turns pale. Add the vanilla (or orange blossom water) and the zest.
  4. 4
    Stir in the grated coconut. Mix well.
  5. 5
    Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
  6. 6
    Pour into a silicone or greased mold.
  7. 7
    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
  8. 8
    Allow to cool slightly before unmolding. Sprinkle with coconut or drizzle with dark chocolate icing.
Keywords: Gluten-free Passover cake, Flourless Jewish recipe, Gluten-free coconut cake, Easy Passover recipe, Traditional Jewish flourless pastry, Flourless yeast-free cake
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/gateau-a-la-noix-de-coco-sans-farine-pour-pessah-un-gateau-moelleux-et-sans-gluten/