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Pink Rum Glaze Cake Bites

Store-bought sponge cake cubes dipped in a punchy pink rum glaze with coconut. It's retro Austrian pastry energy in under 20 minutes, no baking required.

Total time
15 min
Servings
12
Calories
185
Protein
1g
Pink Rum Glaze Cake Bites
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut the cake into 1-inch cubes and spread on a plate to cool while you make the glaze.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk powdered sugar, rum, apricot jam, and milk in a small bowl until smooth and glossy.

  3. Step 3

    Add pink coloring drop by drop, stirring until the glaze is pale pink.

  4. Step 4

    Spread shredded coconut on a shallow plate.

  5. Step 5

    Dip each cake cube into the glaze, coating all sides, then roll in coconut.

  6. Step 6

    Set glazed cubes on a wire rack or plate and let sit 5 minutes for the glaze to set.

Tools you’ll need

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • shallow plate
  • wire rack

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