Monday, February 14, 2011

Lemon and Coconut Mini Cakes




It’s always nice to start Monday with a little treat.  It doesn’t have to be anything complicated, just quick and easy one. 


 Monday is the busiest day of a week in our house.  There are always errands to be run or things to be cared of. And because my husband J. works hard so I could stay at home and take care of my little bundle of joy, all household duties are on my shoulders.  But since I really enjoy organizing and sorting out, I am happy to do that.

And what can make our day smoother and more pleasant? A treat, of course! These small cakes are light yet rich sure will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.

These little indulgences are another reason to look forward to Mondays : )




Prep time : 15-20 min
Cooking  time : 18-20 min
(Makes 12 mini cakes)


Ingredients:

Melted butter for greasing
175 g all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
120 g unsalted butter, softened
180 g sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 tbs grated lemon rind
2 eggs
60 ml lemon juice
150 ml coconut milk
Coconut flakes for sprinkling


Method:
 
Preheat oven to 180C, grease 12 muffin tins and set aside.

In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.

Beat butter, sugar, vanilla and lemon rind until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add in lemon juice and coconut milk then fold in flour mix.

Divide batter between 12 muffin tins and bake for 18-20 min or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool for 5 min before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely. 

Sprinkle with coconut flakes before serving.




What’s your busiest day?

10 comments:

  1. Love what magic those muffin tins do! Beautiful rose mini-cakes :)

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  2. Thanks so much for your recent visit. The muffin size cakes are so pretty. My husband adores citrus flavoured desserts, and would surely love these.

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  3. These are so lovely...I can see how they could make any day brighter! Thank you for sharing such a delicious treat...and for your kind words on my own blog. They made my day!

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  4. Looks beautiful and delicious! How to get that flower shape?

    http://treatntrick.blogspot.com

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  5. Those are adorable. I am loving how you shaped these.

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  6. Palatable - I used rose shaped cake tins :)
    Anna C,Monet,Joy - thanks for visiting my blog!

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  7. These little mini coconut cakes are so pretty and must taste so good with the coconut milk. Luv the pan you used for these mini cakes!

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  8. Cristina thanks for visiting my blog!

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  9. They look so lovely! I am sure they taste as great as they look!

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