{"id":21174,"date":"2021-11-29T16:53:35","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T22:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/?p=21174"},"modified":"2021-11-29T16:53:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T22:53:38","slug":"croatian-cupavci-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/croatian-cupavci-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Croatian Cupavci Recipe-Chocolate Coconut Cakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Try this Croatian Cupavci recipe- Sponge cakes soaked in chocolate sauce, then dipped in unsweetened, shredded coconut. This is a popular Croatian sweet that is especially great for Christmas and the holidays. Jump to Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Croatian<\/p>\n

\u010cupavci are a traditional Croatian dessert – think of them as the European version of the famous Australian Lamingtons. \u010cupavci are a light and fluffy sponge cake dipped in chocolate sauce and covered with shredded coconut. Simple yet special and perfect for the holidays.<\/p>\n

These chocolate coconut cubes are of my favorite desserts from my childhood as my German grandma made them each Christmas. I\u2019m totally crazy about coconut in every shape and form. Did you try my Vegan Bounty Bliss Balls and my Coconut Ice Cream? <\/p>\n

While Lamingtons tend to have some jam filling in the middle, this traditional Croatian \u010dupavci recipe skips the filling.<\/p>\n

What are \u010cupavci ?<\/h3>\n

\u010cupavci means \u201cfurry\u201d because of the fuzzy appearance of the shredded coconut coating. \u010cupavci are a traditional Croatian sweet served at weddings, kids\u2019 birthdays and other festive occasions. For some, the Christmas table is not complete without these chocolate coconut bites.<\/p>\n

Other popular desserts at Christmas in Croatia are Madjarica, povitica, ravioli-shaped cookies, cherry strudel and Fritule \u2013 small boozy doughnuts. I love making all of those things at home. <\/p>\n

What makes this Cupavci recipe especially good? <\/h2>\n

These little cakes are light and airy and stay moist for days. For that perfect texture, a chiffon batter is made using oil, not melted butter. And that perfect airiness is achieved by stiff meringue that is folded into the base mixture.<\/p>\n

Storage: <\/h2>\n

They can last for 3-4 days. <\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s possible to freeze the cupavci, just cover them with foil and put them into the freezer, and when you want to eat them, take them out and leave them at room temperature for a few hours, and you have a ready to eat snack.<\/p>\n

For fans of chocolate and coconut, you might also want to try my Australian Lamingtons recipe. <\/p>\n

\"Croatian<\/p>\n

More European Christmas recipes<\/h2>\n