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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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sweet cakes, perfect for afternoon tea. Ingredients:
1 poundcake (9 by 13) |
1/2 cup fine shredded coconut |
food coloring |
frosting |
1 lb confectioners' sugar |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3 tablespoons milk |
food coloring (optional) |
Directions:
1. To Prepare cake trim the edges off the pound cake (no crusty bits).
2. Cut 1 inch strips.
3. Cut each strip into 1 inch squares.
4. Color the coconut and place it in a bowl.
5. Prepare frosting as follows:.
6. In large bowl, beat together sugar, butter, vanilla and milk until smooth.
7. If necessary add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency.
8. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring.
9. Mix everything well.
10. Frost the sides of each square and coat with the coconut.
11. Star tip or zig-zag the top of each square and decorate with a tiny rose or rosebud or grapes or whatever you like.
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