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Coconut Orange Mini Cakes

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  • Author: Maria B. Evans
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Coconut Orange Mini Cakes are soft, moist, and bursting with tropical citrus flavor! Made with fresh orange juice, zest, and coconut, they’re topped with a light orange glaze and shredded coconut. Perfect for afternoon tea, brunch, or a refreshing dessert!


Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the Mini Cakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (40g) shredded coconut

For the Orange Glaze:

  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

For Topping:

  • 1/4 cup (20g) toasted shredded coconut
  • Orange zest (optional)

Instructions

Make the Mini Cakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup mini muffin pan or mini cake molds.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in coconut milk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in shredded coconut.
  7. Spoon batter into the prepared mini cake molds, filling each about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Orange Glaze:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled mini cakes.

Garnish and Serve:

  1. Sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut and extra orange zest if desired.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • For extra coconut flavor, substitute coconut extract for vanilla.
  • Toasting the coconut for topping adds a richer, nuttier flavor!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cake
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg