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Mini Coconut Cakes

Delicious Mini Coconut Cakes for Your Next Celebration

These Mini Coconut Cakes are delicious, tropical treats that are perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 36 mini cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut or sweetened
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder check freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Full-fat Coconut Milk or whole/almond milk
For the Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Morsels melted
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar powdered erythritol for low-sugar option
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut Extract optional
  • 2-3 drops Pink Gel Food Coloring optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping Tip
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Whisk together flour, coconut, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually add dry mixture to butter mixture, alternating with coconut milk.
  5. Spread batter in the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  6. Cut out mini cakes using a round cutter once cooled.
  7. Beat butter and salt, then mix in melted chocolate, sugar, and coconut milk for frosting.
  8. Assemble cakes by layering and frosting, then decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Check baking powder freshness for optimal results.

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