Coconut cake is traditional during the Christmas season in Valle del Cauca. It is very durable and is better after a couple of days.
Preheat the oven to 300º F. Prepare the recipe for Cocadas Blancas but remove them from the heat 10 minutes after adding the coconut. Set aside to cool.

In a small pot, place the raisins and wine. Simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a large bowl combine the cocadas mixture, raisins and cake crumbs, and mix with a fork.

In the bowl of a mixer place the eggs, vanilla, coconut extract, cinnamon, and salt, and mix for 3 minutes on medium speed. Add the cocadas and crumb mixture and mix gently by hand.


Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.


Cool and serve.
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