Mediterranean Coconut Cake (No Flour • No Sugar)
Gluten-free • Sugar-free • Healthy • Microwave or Oven
⭐ Ingredients
(Makes 1 small cake or 2 servings)
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2 large eggs
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3 tbsp coconut oil (melted) or olive oil
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3 tbsp milk (or coconut/almond milk)
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3 tbsp honey or 2 tbsp date syrup (Mediterranean natural sweetener)
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½ cup finely shredded coconut (unsweetened)
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Optional add-ins:
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1 tbsp chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds)
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1 tbsp raisins or chopped dates
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Pinch cinnamon or cardamom
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⭐ Instructions — 5-Minute Microwave Method
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In a bowl, whisk eggs until smooth.
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Add coconut oil, milk, honey/date syrup, vanilla → mix well.
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Add shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt.
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Stir until a thick batter forms.
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Pour into a microwave-safe mug or small bowl.
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Microwave 2–3 minutes until set and risen.
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Let cool 2 minutes, then flip out or eat straight from the mug.
⭐ Instructions — Oven Method (Still Quick!)
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Pour batter into a small greased baking dish or ramekin.
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Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden.
⭐ Topping Ideas (Mediterranean Style)
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Drizzle honey or date syrup
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Sprinkle extra coconut
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Add chopped pistachios or walnuts
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Top with Greek yogurt
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Add fresh berries or pomegranate seeds
⭐ Tips
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For a sweeter cake, add 1 more tbsp honey or 1 tbsp crushed dates.
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For a richer texture, replace 1 tbsp milk with yogurt.
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For chocolate lovers → add 1 tbsp cocoa powder (still flour-free).

