Russians' hats (Ruske kape)

Name: Russians' hats (Ruske kape)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 100 g (1½ cups) shredded coconut, to coat; melted butter, to grease; 4 eggs, at room temperature; 165 g (¾ cup) caster sugar; 2 tbsp boiling water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 100 g (⅔ cup) self-raising flour, sifted; 2 tbsp cocoa powder mixed to a paste with 60 ml (¼ cup) boiling water and cooled; 1 tbsp cornflour; 1 tbsp custard powder; 2 tbsp caster sugar; 200 ml milk; 20g butter, cubed; 1 egg yolk; 1½ tsp natural vanilla essence or extract; 50 g dark chocolate, chopped; 2 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:15min

These little layered cakes are the sweetest hats you'll find. Made up of custard cream and a chocolate topping they are covered in shredded coconut for a little texture but you can also use nuts as well, if you have them handy. They are best served chilled and if you aren't much for a dessert fork, then eating these with your hands like a cupcake is absolutely acceptable!

Updated at: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:26:08 GMT