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Coconut cubes coated in chocolate and shredded coconut
Classic Hungarian chocolate coconut cubes

Hungarian Coconut Cubes (Kókuszos Kocka)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Many call this the Hungarian 'Lamington', but to us, it's the most beloved wedding pastry next to Gerbeaud cake. The secret is the texture contrast: the sponge cake acts as a wick for the warm chocolate glaze, becoming moist and creamy on the outside while staying fluffy inside. The coconut coating not only decorates but adds a crunch.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 340 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking pan (approx. 9x13 inch)
  • Stand mixer
  • Dipping fork or two forks
  • Cooling rack

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour your baking pan.

Tip: Greasing creates a physical barrier so the cake doesn't stick to the metal.
2 ✓

Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking powder). Whip eggs with sugar and vanilla until frothy, then add melted butter and milk.

Tip: Air bubbles from whipping and gas from baking powder work together to lift the cake.
3 ✓

Fold wet and dry ingredients together until smooth, pour into the pan, and bake for 20-25 minutes (toothpick test!). Let cool completely.

Tip: Warm cake would fall apart during dipping. Starch needs to retrogradate (firm up) while cooling.
4 ✓

Prepare the glaze: melt the chocolate (or cook a cocoa syrup with butter and milk).

Tip: The glaze should be warm and fluid so the sponge can absorb it.
5 ✓

Cut the cooled cake into cubes. Dip them into the glaze, let excess drip off, then roll in coconut. Place on a rack to dry.

Tip: Use two forks for dipping to keep your hands and the coconut clean.

Recipe FAQ

Why does it crumble when dipping?
Either the cake is too fresh (let it cool completely, or bake a day ahead), or the glaze is too thick.
The cake is dry.
Overbaked. Start checking with a toothpick at 20 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 pcs Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 3.5 oz Melted Butter
  • 1 packet Baking Powder (approx 2 tsp)
  • 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (optional for dough)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Coconut (for coating)
  • 7 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate (or cocoa glaze)
  • 1 tbsp Butter (for the pan)