This year, I’m kicking things off with these delightful Mini Coconut Cream Pie Cakes! Perfectly sized for individual servings, these little pies pack all the creamy, coconutty goodness of a full-sized dessert into adorable, short, round forms. Whether you're hosting a gathering or just indulging yourself, these mini cakes are guaranteed to make your 2025 a little sweeter. 🎉🍰 Full recipe below!
Ingredients
-for the Cake
4 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
1½ tsp. ground cardamom
¾ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup milk
½ cup desiccated coconut
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tsp. baking powder
-for the Cream Cheese Filling
300 grams cream cheese
¼ cup superfine or powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. cornstarch
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and ground cardamom until the mixture becomes pale and creamy.
- Add the vegetable oil and milk to the egg mixture; mix well.
- Stir in the desiccated coconut.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with superfine or powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Stir in the cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
- Line your baking molds with parchment paper.
- Pour the cake batter into each molds, filling them halfway.
- Spoon about 2 tbsp of the cream cheese filling on top of the batter in each mold.
Bake
- Place the molds on a baking tray and in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Finish and Serve
-Let the cakes cool slightly in the molds.
-Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with chopped pistachios and edible flower petals for decoration.
-Remove from molds, serve, and enjoy your elegant individual Coconut Cream Pie Cakes!
----Enjoyed the video? Don't forget to give it a thumbs up and leave a comment below with your thoughts or questions-I love hearing from you!
#minicakes #individualdesserts #dessert #pie #piecake