Name: Petit Fours
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 cakes, 10 serving(s)
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)

Recipe by Chef tanecnk

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sweet cakes, perfect for afternoon tea.

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ingredients

cake
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

To Prepare cake trim the edges off the pound cake (no crusty bits).
Cut 1 inch strips.
Cut each strip into 1 inch squares.
Color the coconut and place it in a bowl.
Prepare frosting as follows:
In large bowl, beat together sugar, butter, vanilla and milk until smooth.
If necessary add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency.
If desired, add a few drops of food coloring.
Mix everything well.
Frost the sides of each square and coat with the coconut.
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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