Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup all-bran -- or
1/2 cup bran buds -- cereal
1 cup coffee -- cold, strong
1 1/2 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup coconut -- flaked, divided |
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the bran cereal and coffee in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Stir the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl. Set aside. Stir the oil, vinegar, almond extract and all but 2 tablespoons (per cake) of the coconut into the bran mixture. Add the flour mixture. Stir to combine thoroughly. Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan(s). Sprinkle the reserved coconut on top. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature. |
