Right so this one's for the coconut crew. You 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. This slice came about because someone asked for something that felt a bit tropical but not over the top. They 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. Here's what you're getting. Vanilla 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. Then 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. Then 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. Who's buying these slices? People who find chocolate too heavy. This is lighter. Summer walk-ins. Hot day. Something refreshing. Honestly? Older ladies love this one. Like genuinely. They come in for coffee and this is their treat. People who grew up with coconut cakes from their nan. Comfort food vibes. Me when I want something that doesn't put me in a sugar coma. If you're in Bromley 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. One 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. Also if you're one of those people who hates desiccated coconut texture? 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. Right. That's the coconut vanilla slice done. Tropical but subtle. Like a holiday in cake form.
