Coconut Cupcake Bites
Exquisite Party Fare
These little cake bites are the perfect-sized indulgence‚ and also make an exquisite treat for a party platter.
INGREDIENTS½ Cup Coconut Water? plus extra if needed (+ 1 Tbsp) |
DIRECTIONSMake the frosting: Soak the cashews in water for 4 hours or overnight until extremely soft and drain. Blend 1 Tbsp. coconut oil? coconut meat? 5-6 dates? agave nectar and 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract in a strong blender or food processor until a thick whipped frosting has formed. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate while making the cake. Make the cake: Mash 6-7 dates into a paste by hand or in a food processor. Add in lucuma powder? 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. coconut oil (melted)? palm sugar? coconut flour? coconut water? 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract and dash of sea salt and knead together to form a dough. Dough should stick together when pinched and be of a dense cake-like consistency – if it is too dry? add a touch of water? a teaspoon at a time. If it is too wet? add a spoonful or two of coconut flour to adjust to the right consistency. To assemble: Divide the cupcake “dough” into 2 halves. Roll or press out one half onto a cutting board into a ¾ to 1 inch layer. Use a small 1 ½ inch cookie cutter? or a small jar cap to press into the dough and form circular bite-sized cakes. Frost each cupcake liberally with frosting with a knife or use a piping bag. Sprinkle with coconut flakes. Keep chilled until ready to serve Makes about 3 to 3½ dozen bite-sized cakes *NOTE: Dates should be very soft and moist. If your dates are dry? soak them in water for 10-20 minutes to soften. Makes: 10 to 15 Submitted by: Julie Morris |
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