Dominica’s coconut rough cake
Dominica’s coconut rough cake from Dominica.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price

About
Dominica’s coconut rough cake is listed as dessert from Dominica. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
What you'll need
12 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Wheat flour946 ml
- Rolled oats237 ml
- Brown sugar355 ml
- Grated coconut473 ml
- Vanilla4.9 ml
- Coconut milk591 ml
- Bicarbonate of soda4.9 ml
- Baking powder2½ ml
- Ground cinnamon22 ml
- Nutmeg7.4 ml
- Lime1
- Raisins59 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Mix all dry ingredients in bowl Add coconut milk to dry ingredients Grease baking pan with vegetable oil I use an ice cream scoop to form drops. I placed the scooped cake mixture on a baking sheet.
Step 2
I also used a cake mold and gently pressed the mixture in. You can use a baking pan as well.
Step 3
Preheat your over at 350° Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until brown
35 min
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 1782 kcal
- Protein
- 30.8 g
- Carbs
- 250.6 g
- Fat
- 77.6 g
- Saturated fat
- 66 g
- Fibre
- 25.3 g
- Sugar
- 96.4 g
- Sodium
- 53 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Wheat
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 10 November.
Substitutions
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
lime → lemon
Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Dominica’s coconut rough cake take?
45 min all in — 10 min prep, 35 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Baking tray, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much brown sugar?
1½ cup of Brown sugar.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking. lime → lemon. Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.


