Cabo Verdean sweets

These recipes provide a taste of Cape Verdean sweets, but feel free to experiment and add

your own twist. Enjoy the flavors of Cabo Verdebecause it has a rich culinary tradition, and its

desserts showcase a mix of African, european and tropical influences. Here are three basic

Cape Verdean sweet recipes you can try:

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups grated coconut

1 cup sugar

1 cup milk

4 eggs

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.

In a bowl, mix the flour, grated coconut, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.

Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool before serving.