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