Coconut Squares

Coconut Squares (also known as Čupavci) are a popular homemade pastry that is almost a must-have at any celebration, and they are also a favorite holiday treat.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 40 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

Biscuit

  • 2 piece Egg, fresh

  • 275 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

  • 225 g Sugar, white

  • 125 ml Oil, vegetable oil, canola

  • 125 ml Milk, whole milk

  • 2 spoons Alcohol, Rum

  • pieces Lemon zest, fresh

  • 1 bag Baking powder

Dressing

  • 150 ml Milk, whole milk

  • 125 g Margarine

  • 250 g Sugar, white

  • 100 g chocolate, dark

  • 300 g Coconut, flakes

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, oil, milk, rum, lemon zest, and egg, and mix with a mixer until smooth.

  2. Pour the batter into a baking pan (30 x 35 cm) lined with baking paper, extending 1.5 cm up the sides. Place the pan in the oven and bake the sponge cake for 30 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat margarine and milk. Add sugar and cocoa powder, and stir until the sugar and cocoa are completely melted.

  4. Once the sponge cake has cooled, cut it into squares. Dip each square into the chocolate glaze for 5-7 minutes, ensuring all sides are coated. Place the squares on a rack to allow excess glaze to drip off. Finally, roll the squares in coconut flakes.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 436.7 kcal
  • Fat: 19.65 g
    • Saturated Fat: 11.21 g
  • Carbohydrates: 60.54 g
    • Sugars: 35.7 g
  • Protein: 4.29 g
  • Fiber: 0.83 g