- Desserts
- 50 min
- 11 April 2022
This Moroccan pastry is called Coconut Balls or Richbond Cake or even "Snowballs" because of their rounded shape and the coconut which gives them a snowy appearance.This Moroccan pastry is called Coconut Balls or Richbond Cake or even "Snowballs" bec...
4 Steps
Fondant Coconut Cakes
Ingredients
Fondant Coconut Cakes
120 gr caster sugar
2 eggs
60 ml sunflower oil
1 tsp vanilla
280 gr plain flour
1.5 tsp sachet baking powder
100 gr coconut
1 pinch salt
juice of lemon
Decoration
200 gr apricot jam
100 gr desiccated coconut
2 tbsp orange blossom water
Steps
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Step 1
Transfer the large eggs and the caster sugar to a large mixing bowl and use a fork or a whisk to mix them until well combined. Add in the sunflower oil, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt and mix again until smooth.
10 min
Step 2
Add in the flour and baking powder and use a spatula or your hands to mix all the ingredients together until you obtain a smooth dough. If your dough is too soft, add in a couple of tablespoons of plain flour.
10 min
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 180 C. Shape the dough into 2,5cm balls and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Bake for 20 minutes until the dough balls are lightly golden.
20 min
Step 4
Heat the jam and orange flower water in a small saucepan for 3 minutes until the mixture is warm and stick. Carefully dunk the cakes in the warm jam for 10 to 20 seconds. Use a fork and a large spoon to roll the dough balls in the desiccated coconut. Transfer the cake balls into a large plate. Leave to cool down to room temperature before serving.
10 min
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