5-Minute Orange Coconut Cake (No Scales Needed!)

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  • April 19, 2026

🍰✨ 5-Minute Orange Coconut Cake (No Scales Needed!)

Looking for a quick, foolproof cake? This soft, fluffy, and ultra-moist cake comes together in minutes—no weighing required! Infused with fresh orange flavor and coconut, it’s perfect for tea time, guests, or a last-minute dessert. 🍊🥥💛


🧾 Ingredients

  • 3 eggs 🥚
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar or vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup sugar (130g)
  • 1/3 cup sunflower oil (80ml)
  • 2/3 cup milk (160ml)
  • 2 cups flour (270g)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder (15g)
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 orange (60ml)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (40g)

✨ For Topping:

  • Orange marmalade (for spreading)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Whip the Base

  • Beat eggs, salt, vanilla, and sugar for 2–3 minutes
  • Mixture should become light, creamy, and fluffy

2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients

  • Mix in sunflower oil and milk

3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients

  • Add flour in two stages for a smoother batter
  • Add baking powder and mix well

4️⃣ Flavor It

  • Stir in orange zest, orange juice, and shredded coconut

5️⃣ Prepare Pan

  • Use a 22 cm (8.5–9 inch) springform pan
  • Grease with butter and line with baking paper

6️⃣ Bake

  • Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 40–45 minutes
  • Check with a toothpick—should come out clean

7️⃣ Finish

  • Let cake cool slightly
  • Spread orange marmalade on top for extra flavor and shine 🍊✨

💡 Why You’ll Love It

  • No kitchen scale needed 🙌
  • Super quick & beginner-friendly
  • Moist, fluffy, and full of citrus aroma
  • Perfect for everyday baking or guests

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