COCONUT BUNS/COCONUT DROP/ROCK CAKE| recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk is lower in calories while providing a similar flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a rich flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

Prep the baking tray with parchment paper or grease it with butter.

Add baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the flour and mix well.

Work the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Add brown sugar, chopped cherries, chopped raisins, and grated coconut to the flour mixture and mix well.

Use your hands to combine the mixture thoroughly.

Combine all wet ingredients in a separate bowl and mix until well combined.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a wet and sticky dough forms.

If necessary, add a tad bit more flour to achieve the desired consistency.

Section off the dough using an ice cream spoon and drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each.

Bake in an oven preheated to 355°F for about 20-25 minutes, being careful not to overbake to avoid dryness.

In a small pot, combine half a cup of water with an equal amount of sugar to make a glaze and bring it to a boil until it thickens.

Once the glaze is ready and sticky, brush it over the baked buns for a glossy finish.

Allow the buns to cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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