Coconut Muffins
These moist and delicious Coconut muffins are the perfect way to start your day. The combination of coconut and jam is simply irresistible.
preparation: 15 minutes
making: 25 minutes
total: 40 minutes
servings: 20 muffins
nutrition: 218 calories per serving
cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 200g white granulated sugar
- 200g soft-spread butter
- 200g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 lemon, for juice
- 200g desiccated coconut
- 200ml milk
- strawberry jam
Method
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius with a fan.
Prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, combine milk, ¾ of desiccated coconut, and the juice of 1 lemon. Mix well.
Set aside ¼ of the desiccated coconut for decoration.
Beat eggs with a hand mixer for 2 minutes in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Gradually add sugar and continue mixing until the sugar dissolves.
Add butter and mix until all ingredients are well combined.
Sift in flour and baking powder and mix until all combined. Let the dough rest for a few minutes.
Fill the prepared muffin tins with the dough.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the muffins are risen and golden brown.
Let the muffins cool for a few minutes. While the muffins are still warm, brush the tops with jam and sprinkle with the reserved desiccated coconut.
