Portuguese Coconut Cakes (Bolos de Coco)

These mini flourless Portuguese coconut cakes have the chewy texture of macaroons and come together in minutes, using only 4 ingredients.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 624 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
• 1 ¾ cups shredded coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 muffin cups with paper liners.

Step 2

Mix coconut, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest together in a large bowl. Scoop coconut mixture into lined muffin cups.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.