Bibikkan (Coconut Cake) – බිබික්කන් (පොල් කේක්)
The things you need 375 ml Coconut Treacle 200 g Grated Coconut 150 g Plain Flour 150 g Sultanas (Raisins) (Cut in to small pieces) 150 g Dates (Cut in to small pieces) 200 g Cashew Nuts (Cut in to small pieces) 100 g Sugar 50 g Butter (Melted) 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence 100 g Crystallised Stem Ginger (Cut in to small pieces) 2 Eggs (Beaten) 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Cadamom Pods (Crushed without shell) 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder 1 Lime Zest (Grated) How to make First add the coconut treacle and sugar in to a saucepan on a medium heat. Keep stirring for about 4-5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and bubbles up. Then add the grated coconut and salt. Keep stirring for another 14 minutes. The mixture should be ready now with a thicker consistency. Turn off the heat and keep aside for about 10-15 minutes until it completely cools down. Prepare the baking tray with 3 layers of baking paper (baking parchment) and bu
