🥥 Chocolate Coconut Squares (Čupavci)
Description
🍫 Soft sponge cake squares dipped in rich chocolate sauce and rolled in shredded coconut — a sweet classic loved by generations!
Ingredients
For the sponge cake:
🥚 3 eggs
🍬 150g sugar
🥛 150ml milk
🧈 100g melted butter
🌾 250g all-purpose flour
🥄 1 teaspoon baking powder
🧂 A pinch of salt
For the chocolate coating:
🍫 200g dark chocolate
🥛 150ml milk
🧈 50g butter
🍬 100g powdered sugar
For rolling:
🥥 200g shredded coconut
Preparation
1. 🥣 Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a rectangular baking pan.
2. 🥚 Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 🥛 Add the milk and melted butter. Mix well.
4. 🌾 Gradually fold in flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
5. 🍰 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. ❄️ Let the cake cool completely, then cut into squares.
7. 🍫 For the coating: Melt chocolate, milk, butter, and powdered sugar together until smooth.
8. 🥄 Dip each square into the chocolate sauce, letting the excess drip off.
9. 🥥 Roll the coated squares in shredded coconut until fully covered.
Preparation Time
✍️ Prep time: 20 minutes
🍳 Baking time: 25 minutes
✅ Total time: ~45 minutes (plus cooling)
Nutritional Value
🔥 Calories: ~220 kcal
🥚 Protein: 3g
🧈 Fat: 12g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 24g
Advice
For extra softness, brush the sponge lightly with warm milk before dipping in chocolate!
Status
Irresistible Chocolate Coconut Squares (Čupavci)! Soft, sweet, and a true homemade classic! #GrannyZenRecipes #Cupavci #ChocolateLovers