Christmas Dessert: Mochas

Recette de Christmas

Christmas mochas, those delicious little cakes that often appear on the Christmas Eve menu, always make people happy. Purchased at the grocery store, they have the unpleasant disadvantage of being very expensive. Otherwise, the recipes offered are sometimes complicated, very time-consuming, and do not always produce the desired results.

The one presented below is very easy to make and will delight your guests' taste buds. These little cakes are not only delicious, but they absolutely melt in your mouth.

To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

Cake

110 grams of soft butter

225 grams of sugar

3 egg yolks

3 egg whites, beaten until stiff

230 grams of all-purpose flour

10 ml baking powder

1 pinch of salt

125 ml of milk

5 ml vanilla essence

Cake decoration

Toasted coconut

A few maraschino cherries

Icing

110 grams of butter

55 grams of vegetable shortening (fat)

1 beaten egg

15 ml corn syrup

570 grams of icing sugar

5 ml vanilla essence

45 ml of milk

3 ml of strong boiled coffee

Preparation of the cake:

Preheat the oven to 180°C (Gas Mark 6).

Beat the egg whites until stiff.

Cream the butter, then add the sugar and egg yolks.

Fold in the egg whites and set aside this first mixture.

In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt.

Add this mixture to the first, alternating with the milk and vanilla essence.

Pour into a greased and floured 33cm x 23cm mold.

Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool and cut into 15 squares.

Preparation of the icing:

Mix all ingredients together.

Frost the cupcakes on all four sides, then roll in the toasted coconut.

Add a layer of frosting on top, garnish with a maraschino cherry or to your liking.