The recipe for the traditional Austrian cake is a real gem, so much so that once it’s finished (and believe me, it will be finished very quickly) you’ll be asked to make it again almost immediately.
That’s because it’s a very smooth and delicious dessert that will drive everyone crazy. It’s easy to make; all you need is milk and cornstarch, two easy-to-find ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, along with a sweetener (or sugar) and shredded coconut.
This cake is made with only 4 ingredients: no butter, no oil, no milk and no eggs. Plus, there’s no need for an oven, as it can be made on the stove top in just a few minutes, then chilled in the refrigerator for about an hour.
It’s a wonderfully refreshing dessert, perfect for the hot and humid weather, that just melts on your tongue. Kids love it. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the step-by-step process of making this classic Austrian delicacy!
An old Austrian cake recipe: a delicious cold coconut cake that just melts in your mouth.
- Preparation time: 10 mins
- Cooking time: 10 mins
- Chill time: 1 hour
- Total time: Approximately 1 hour and 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 100 per slice
Ingredients
- 600 ml milk
- 60g cornstarch
- 25g stevia sweetener (or alternatively 50g regular sugar)
- Just enough grated coconut
Preparation
- Start by pouring the milk into a saucepan. Add the stevia sweetener (or sugar) and the cornstarch and whisk to combine.
- Turn on the heat and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Grease a 16 cm round glass mold, pour in the mixture and cover with transparent foil.
- Leave to cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour, then turn the cake upside down on a plate, sprinkle with coconut and serve in slices.
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