Delicious Pater: A Traditional Sweet Treat

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3.Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

4.In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

5.If using, fold in the grated coconut and chopped nuts into the batter until evenly distributed.

6.Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

7.Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8.Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.