Sieve the flour and baking soda for at least two times so that it is mixed thoroughly and gets aerated as well.
Preheat the oven at 180-degree celsius. Keep the cake pan ready - either line it with baking paper or flour it after smearing some butter or oil.
Mix the oil/butter/ghee and the sugar thoroughly for a few minutes. Add water and continue the mixing. Add the vinegar/lemon juice, essence, and salt.
Add the flour and fold it well.
Mix a spoon of the coconut flakes and pour it in the cake pan. Sprinkle a spoon of the coconut flakes on top and bake it for about thirty minutes at about 220-degree Celsius or until done.
The coconut gives the cake a unique flavor and also the crust gets a golden look.
I hope you try making it.
This is an eggless version and can be had by vegans and those with egg allergies too.
Vegans can substitute ingredients with vegan products.
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