Thai Coconut Cake is a delightful treat for anyone who loves the rich flavor of coconut. This sweet dessert brings a taste of Thai cooking to your table with its tender texture and delicious coconut flavor. Serve it as an afternoon snack, a light dessert after dinner, or a special treat to share with family and friends.
If you enjoy coconut desserts, try our Haupia Cupcakes for another delicious taste of island inspired cooking. For more Thai dessert inspiration, explore this Thai Coconut Cake recipe from Temple of Thai and discover another way to enjoy the flavor of coconut.

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Thai Coconut Cake
This Thai Coconut Cake is a no bake, tasty cake. Light, wonderful and delicious cake!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cup mochiko (rice flour)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup water with 1 tsp. vanilla added
- 2-3 Tbs. peanut oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir the mochiko, salt and sugar together.
- Beat the egg and add it to the flour mixture.
- Knead mixture.
- Add the shredded coconut and a little bit of the scented water.
- Knead the dough. Keep on adding water a little at a time.
- Blend mixture until smooth.
- Heat a griddle on the stove.
- Grease the surface with the peanut oil.
- Drop mixture onto the hot griddle, molding them into small, flat rounds.
- Grill on low to medium heat until golden brown.
- Flip over the cakes and grill the other side until golden brown.
How To Serve:
- Serve warm.
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Easy to make but the first batches do not look the the picture. Just like regular pancakes, the griddle needs to be hot.