Bolo de Fubá

Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3
   In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until pale and fluffy.
4. 4
   Add melted butter, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the egg mixture.
5. 5
   Fold in the shredded coconut.
6. 6
   Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
7. 7
   Pour batter into prepared pan.
8. 8
   Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.