Anthill Cake

This recipe is perfect for any tea time.

Ingredients for the cake:

• 6 eggs (egg whites and yolks separated)
• 3 cups sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 100g grated coconut (about 1 cup)
• 1 package of chocolate sprinkles
• 300g of butter
• 1 and ½ cup of coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

Ingredients for the chocolate syrup:

• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of milk
• 3 tablespoons of chocolate powder

Directions for the cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (about 180 °C).
2. Using an electric beater and a bowl, mix well the egg whites until stiff. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the egg yolks. Mix everything.
4. Add the salt and flour, mixed with baking powder, alternating with the milk and mixing at the same time.
5. Add the egg whites (previously done). Mix them.
6. Finally, add the grated coconut and chocolate sprinkles and mix all together.
7. Pour everything in a cake pan (with a hole in the middle) greased with butter and dusted with flour.
8. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until piercing it with a toothpick, it will come out clean.

Directions for the chocolate syrup:

1. In a pan, add the sugar, butter, milk and chocolate powder. Cook over medium to high heat, always stirring until it forms a syrup and boils a little.
2. Remove pan from heat and turn off. Pour the syrup over the cake when it is ready and unmolded.

Total Time / Yield:

• About 1 hour / 12 servings

Notes, Tips & Tricks:

• The name of this cake is due to the appearance of the chocolate sprinkles looking like ants on the cake.