Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsFaunaRhubarb + Coconut Recipe

Rhubarb + Coconut Recipe

Inspired by Fauna
Time2h
Serves8

coconut cake / poached rhubarb / puffed rice / rhubarb sorbet

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Coconut Cake

Poached Rhubarb

Rhubarb Sorbet

Puffed Rice

Method

Coconut Cake

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cake Batter

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix the coconut milk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and fold in the shredded coconut.

  2. 2

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Poached Rhubarb

  1. 3

    Prepare the Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the pot. Bring to a boil.

  2. 4

    Poach the Rhubarb

    Add the chopped rhubarb to the boiling syrup. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, until the rhubarb is tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and let it cool in the syrup.

Rhubarb Sorbet

  1. 5

    Cook the Rhubarb

    In a saucepan, combine chopped rhubarb, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat until the rhubarb breaks down, about 10 minutes.

  2. 6

    Blend and Freeze

    Puree the mixture in a blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and chill in the refrigerator. Once chilled, pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions.

Puffed Rice

  1. 7

    Prepare Puffed Rice

    In a skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add puffed rice and stir until golden and crispy. Season with salt to taste.

More from Fauna