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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 to 40 mins
- Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups of all purpose flour (maida)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups freshly grated or ground coconut
- 1/2 cup raisins (chopped cherries, currants and candied mixed peel can be used as well)
- 3 eggs at room temparature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup condensed milk (or use 3/4 cup whole milk)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 101g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 368 | |
| Calories from Fat 110 | 30% |
| Total Fat 12.59g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 8.03g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium 245mg | 10% |
| Potassium 181mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 58.23g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 28.33g | 19% |
| Protein 6.69g | 11% |
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