Croatian Čupavci Recipe (Australian Lamingtons)

Method7 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Separate the eggs (3). Reserve the yolks and beat the whites into a firm, airy foam.

   Uses 3 eggs

2. 2

   Step 2: Beat the reserved yolks with the oil (100 ml) and sugar (150 g). Mix in the flour (130 g), baking powder (10 g), 100 ml sponge milk and salt. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites with a spatula.

   Uses Reserved egg yolks · Beaten egg whites · 150 g sugar · 100 ml oil · 100 ml milk for sponge · 130 g all-purpose flour · 10 g baking powder · Pinch of salt

3. 3

   Step 3: Pour the batter into a parchment-lined baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for about 20 minutes, until the sponge is set and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Bake sponge cake · 20 minUses Folded sponge batter

4. 4

   Step 4: Let the sponge cool for about 30 minutes, then cut it into equal squares or rectangles.

   Cool cake · 30 minUses Baked sponge cake

5. 5

   Step 5: Gently melt the dark chocolate (250 g) with the butter (250 g) and 200 ml coating milk, stirring to form a smooth sauce.

   Uses 250 g dark chocolate · 250 g butter · 200 ml milk for chocolate coating

6. 6

   Step 6: Quickly dip all sides of each cooled sponge piece in the prepared chocolate sauce, then roll in desiccated coconut (300 g). Reserve any unused coating sauce or coconut for another use.

   Uses Cooled cut sponge pieces · Chocolate coating sauce · 300 g desiccated coconut

7. 7

   Step 7: Store the čupavci covered in the refrigerator

   Uses Chocolate-and-coconut-coated čupavci