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Strawberry Coconut Sponge Cakes

Delightful mini sponge cakes infused with coconut and topped with fresh strawberries, perfect for a summer dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar to macerate strawberries
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for whipped topping
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for sweetening cream

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, shredded coconut, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a small bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with granulated sugar and let them sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. Once the sponge cakes are completely cool, top each cake with a generous spoonful of macerated strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For added flavor, you can drizzle some coconut milk over the cakes before adding the toppings.

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