Čupavci

Method20 steps · about 1 hr 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. 2

   Step 2: Separate the eggs (5).

   Uses 5 eggs

3. 3

   Step 3: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites while incorporating the sugar (1 cup) until stiff.

   Uses separated egg whites · 1 cup caster sugar

4. 4

   Step 4: While beating at low speed, gradually add the oil (¾ cup), the milk (½ cup), 6 tablespoons of flour, the baking powder (1 tablespoon) and a few drops of vanilla essence.

   Uses ¾ cup vegetable oil · ½ cup milk · 6 tablespoons flour · 1 tablespoon baking powder · A few drops vanilla essence

5. 5

   Step 5: Then gradually add one yolk at a time.

   Uses separated egg yolks

6. 6

   Step 6: Finally add the rest of the flour.

   Uses remaining 2⅛ cups flour

7. 7

   Step 7: Pour the batter into a 10x14 inches rectangular baking pan lined with parchment paper.

   Uses sponge batter

8. 8

   Step 8: Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes or until the cake begins to separate from the edges.

   Bake Cake · 30 minUses sponge batter in baking pan

9. 9

   Step 9: In a non-stick pan, melt the margarine (1 cup) over medium heat.

   Uses 1 cup margarine

10. 10

    Step 10: Add the milk (¾ cup) and bring to a boil.

    Uses ¾ cup milk

11. 11

    Step 11: Add the chocolate and sugar (1 cup).

    Uses 3 oz. chocolate 60% cocoa · 1 cup caster sugar

12. 12

    Step 12: Mix well until a cream forms.

    Uses chocolate cream

13. 13

    Step 13: When the cream just begins to boil, remove immediately from the heat.

    Uses chocolate cream

14. 14

    Step 14: Finally add the rum (1 tablespoon) and mix well.

    Uses 1 tablespoon rum

15. 15

    Step 15: Cut the biscuit into 2-inch cubes.

    Uses baked sponge cake

16. 16

    Step 16: Using a skewer or fork, dip each cube into the hot cream.

    Uses sponge cake cubes · hot rum chocolate cream

17. 17

    Step 17: Wait a few seconds for the excess cream to drip, then place the cube on the coconut (3½ cups) and remove the fork.

    Uses chocolate-coated cake cubes · 3½ cups shredded coconut

18. 18

    Step 18: Wait 3 minutes, then using another skewer or fork, roll each čupavci into the coconut.

    Uses coconut coating bed · chocolate-coated cake cubes

19. 19

    Step 19: After covering them with coconut, place the čupavci on a wire rack.

    Uses coconut-coated Čupavci

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    Step 20: Wait 30 minutes and serve, or store in an airtight container.

    Uses finished Čupavci