COCONUT CUPCAKES

SERVES 12 CUPCAKES

FOR THE CUPCAKES

2 1⁄2 cups (300 g) (11oz) flour

1 cup (220 g) (7.8oz) sugar

2 tsp baking powder

1⁄2 tsp baking soda

1⁄2 tsp salt

2 tbsp coconut

1 tsp vanilla extract

6.75 ounces (200 g) water

2⁄3 cup (150 g) (5.3oz) sunflower oil

FOR THE BALLS

1⁄2 cup shredded coconut

1⁄2 cup almond flour

1⁄4 cup agave syrup

1⁄4 cup coconut oil

grated coconut for the coating

FOR THE DECORATION

3 cups (720 g) (25oz) creamy cheese

grated coconut

12 coconut balls

NUTRITIONAL VALUES

Calories: 183kcal
Fat: 12.4g (4.5g S.Fat)
Carbs: 12.9g
Protein: 5.2g
Sugar: 6.6g
Sodium: 144mg

METHOD

Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl (flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, coconut, and baking powder). Combine the vanilla extract, water, and sunflower oil in a mixing bowl. To combine, stir everything together. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter.

Bake at 355° F (180° C) for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of each cupcake comes out clean. Place them in a cool place for a few hours.

To make the balls, melt the coconut oil in a double boiler. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded coconut, almond flour, agave syrup, and coconut oil until a smooth and compact dough forms. Form the dough into small balls and roll them in grated coconut. Before using, place them in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

Refrigerate each cupcake after decorating with creamy cheese. Roast the grated coconut in a hot pan before placing it on a long plate. Top each cupcake with a toasted coconut ball and a handful of toasted coconut.