Coconut Cornmeal Cake (Bolo de Fubá com Coco)

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 1-1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup corn starch
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1-1/2 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 F (180º C).

2. 2

   Grease and flour a medium round baking pan. Mix all the ingredients in the blender until well blended and homogeneous. Pour batter into the pan.

3. 3

   Bake for about 45 -50 minutes (half way, cover loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil to avoid a dark top).

4. 4

   Let cool for a while on a wire rack and plate when slightly warm.

5. 5

   Serve decorated with either coconut flakes or powdered sugar on top.