Soft sponge cake cubes soaked in chocolate sauce and rolled in desiccated coconut — Serbia's most beloved and whimsical petit four.
Instructions
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Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale, about 8 minutes. Fold in sifted flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
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Pour into a greased and lined baking pan. Bake at 180C for 20-25 minutes until springy.
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Cool completely, then cut into 3cm cubes.
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Melt chocolate with milk and butter to make a smooth coating sauce. Cool slightly.
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Dip each cube into chocolate sauce using two forks, then roll immediately in desiccated coconut.
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Place on a wire rack to set. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
Did You Know?
The name cupavci means "shaggy ones" in Serbian, referring to the fluffy coconut coating that makes them look like tiny furry creatures.
The Story Behind Cupavci
Cupavci are a beloved Serbian confection with roots in Austro-Hungarian pastry tradition. Similar to Australian lamingtons, these chocolate-and-coconut-coated cake cubes became a staple of Serbian bakeries and home kitchens, especially popular at children's birthday parties.
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