{"product_id":"coconut-vanilla-cake-slice","title":"Coconut Vanilla Cake Slice","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight so this one's for the coconut crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou know who you are. You see something with coconut on a menu and you're like oh go on then. You put coconut in your smoothies. You've definitely bought coconut water even though it tastes a bit like nothing. You're just... coconut people. I respect it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis slice came about because someone asked for something that felt a bit tropical but not over the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey didn't want pineapple or mango or anything loud. Just something gentle. Something that reminded them of holidays without shouting about it. So I thought right vanilla and coconut. Classic combo. Can't go wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's what you're getting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla sponge first. Nice and light. Fluffy. Real vanilla because the fake stuff would let the coconut down. Then we soak it. Just a tiny bit. With coconut milk actually. Not cream because that's too heavy. Just enough to add moisture and a hint of coconut throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen the buttercream. Now this bit's good. It's vanilla buttercream but with toasted coconut mixed through. Not raw coconut. Toasted. Because toasting it brings out this almost nutty flavour that works perfectly. Makes the buttercream a bit crunchy in the best way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen more sponge. More coconut buttercream. Then on top? More toasted coconut obviously. Piled up. Maybe a light dusting of icing sugar if I'm feeling fancy. Sometimes a little edible flower if it's a weekend thing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho's buying these slices?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople who find chocolate too heavy. This is lighter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer walk-ins. Hot day. Something refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonestly? Older ladies love this one. Like genuinely. They come in for coffee and this is their treat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople who grew up with coconut cakes from their nan. Comfort food vibes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMe when I want something that doesn't put me in a sugar coma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're in Bromley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e just pop in and grab one. Or if you want a few slices for something order online and we'll have them ready. Collection or local delivery whatever works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne thing I should mention. The toasted coconut on top might fall off a bit. That's normal. It's not glued on. Just happens. If you want extra I can always throw some in a little bag for you to add yourself. Just ask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso if you're one of those people who hates desiccated coconut texture?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fair enough. Let me know and I can do it with coconut extract instead so you get the flavour without the bits. Takes all sorts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight. That's the coconut vanilla slice done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropical but subtle. Like a holiday in cake form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cakes \u0026 Bakes Original Bromley","offers":[{"title":"Pack of One","offer_id":55373136232782,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 3","offer_id":55373136265550,"sku":null,"price":11.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":55373136298318,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 8","offer_id":55373136331086,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/4680\/2766\/files\/CoconutVanillaCakeSlice.png?v=1771946044","url":"https:\/\/cakesandbakesbromley.co.uk\/products\/coconut-vanilla-cake-slice","provider":"Cakes \u0026 Bakes Original Bromley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}