Last updated on January 30th, 2019 at 10:12 am
Impossible coconut pie or magic cake, whatever you wish to call it, it’s one simple batter that turns into 3 delicious layers when baked.
Let’s talk impossible pies and magic cakes. So many of you have commented or have written to me on magic cake, so I thank you for that. Some of you have said that this magic cake is similar to an old recipe called impossible pie. So you guys intrigued me and I simply had to look into it.
I love my pies and cakes so really this was no chore, I’m always up for making more cakes or pies. I would never turn down such an opportunity. So being the analyst that I am, I put my thinking cap on and started doing some research. Well it didn’t take long my dearies to discover that really this impossible pie is one and the same as the magic cake. The ingredients are the same the only difference is how you make it. For this impossible pie you simply put all the ingredients together in a blender, blend away, pour the batter in a baking dish and voila. You have magic cake or impossible pie. Which is quite interesting, all along I thought that the magic was in the stiff egg whites, but apparently it doesn’t really matter.
As you can see even using this simple technique results in a 3 layer cake or pie. The only difference I noticed is that the custard layer is not as pronounced as in the magic cake, yet it’s still there. So needless to say I am extremely happy to tell you all that you don’t have to worry about following the steps for making magic cake to end up with 3 layers. Really what does this mean? It means you can’t screw up with this pie. As long as you use the ingredients mentioned, blend it all and bake it until done, you will end up with an impossible pie or magic cake, I’ll leave it up to you to decide what you want to call it.
This time I wanted a coconut flavored cake/pie so there is a cup of flaked unsweetened coconut in this pie and a pinch of nutmeg. And because I love chocolate, I just had to sprinkle some grated chocolate over the top, chocolate and coconut just go so well together, and that’s just how I roll.
Now I know you’re just waiting for this joke so here it is.
Q: Why did the pie go to the dentist?
A: Because it needed a filling.
If you guys love this recipe, and most importantly make it yourselves, please let us know. Take a picture and tag it #jocooks on Instagram so we can see it. I always love to see what you guys come up with!
Impossible Coconut Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 tbsp butter unsalted, melted (1 stick)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend well.
- Pour into a greased pie plate.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.
Notes
- Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 0 to 2 tablespoons.
- Increase liquid: for each cup, add 2 to 4 tablespoons.
- Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.
Nutrition
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Tim Rinke says
January 30, 2019 at 10:03 amYou left out baking powder in your ingredients
Nicole Beaulieu says
January 30, 2019 at 10:11 amThat’s because there’s no baking powder used in the recipe!
Donna Whitson says
November 20, 2018 at 11:45 amMy pie got really tall.
Nicole Beaulieu says
November 21, 2018 at 10:55 amInteresting. Did it deflate a bit after taking it out of the oven? It’s normal for it to puff up while baking.
Nadra says
September 27, 2018 at 6:05 pmHi, just one little question, where’s the baking powder in the ingredients list, and how much to use?
Nicole Beaulieu says
September 28, 2018 at 10:48 amThere is no baking powder called for in this recipe. The notes are a general guideline for baking at high altitude.
Dottie says
September 11, 2018 at 3:12 pmHi Jo! I’ve been making a Impossible Coconut Pie for years and its sooo good and easy! But, my recipe is from Bisquick, they have a little cookbook that I’ve had a looong time!
Your recipe is close to it.
I’m going to try some of your other Magic pies/cakes though! Can’t give you 5 stars because I haven’t tried any yet !
Thanks, Dottie
Nicole Beaulieu says
September 13, 2018 at 10:47 amGive it a try, you’ll love it!
Dottie says
September 13, 2018 at 12:32 pmI’m going to try a different one with Apple 🍎 They all look good 😁 I’m trying to lose weight 😂😂😂
Joanna Cismaru says
September 13, 2018 at 1:47 pmOh do let me know how that turns out.
Dottie says
September 13, 2018 at 2:11 pmI could live on sweets 🍭 I’ve been using less sugar and substituting it with Apple Sauce or Splenda. Do you have any desserts for low fat/carb recipes?
I’m going to try one of your Magic recipes 🥧🍩🍰
Dottie says
September 13, 2018 at 2:00 pmI will! Love sweets 🍭
Nina says
September 10, 2018 at 1:31 pmCan you use sweetened coconut and does the butter need to be room temperature or melted?
Nicole Beaulieu says
September 11, 2018 at 10:23 amI would only use unsweetened coconut. Theres powdered sugar mixed into sweetened coconut and could change the outcome of this recipe. Use melted butter.
t says
August 11, 2018 at 9:05 amIt says to decrease baking powder at high altitude but there is no baking powder in ingredients list. Should I add baking powder?
Joanna Cismaru says
August 11, 2018 at 12:47 pmThose are just general guidelines for baking at high altitudes, only use the ingredients listed in the recipe.
Babara Bullock says
June 17, 2018 at 4:04 pmI had written a comment after the ‘chocolate magic cake before I read the ‘impossible coconut pie and noticed they were simpler, can’t wait to make that either
Margie McGee says
May 12, 2018 at 1:11 pmCan this Impossible Coconut Pie be made in an 8×8″ baking dish to make a Coconut Magic Cake?
Joanna Cismaru says
May 12, 2018 at 3:14 pmYou can!