They are sweet but not overly sweet, with just the right amount of coconut flavor in every bite. These miniature cakes were inspired by the AMAZING coconut pound cake that I made last year. My favorite part of the cake is the chewy coconut crust.
So, naturally, I wanted more of the crust for each serving. Enter the individual cupcakes. Crunchy, chewy coconut tops each individual pound cake. The sides of each cake form a slightly crunchy crust inside the liners. I adore everything about these cakes. Whether I’m snacking on them throughout the day or serving them as dessert with fruit and a scoop of ice cream, I can not get enough of these mini pound cakes! I made these Mini Coconut Pound Cakes in honor of a very special little boy. My friend Joanne welcomed a little one into the world last week and I couldn’t be more excited for her and her husband Pete. You probably know Joanne as the amazing and crazy talented blogger behind Fifteen Spatulas. I am thrilled to congratulate her on the birth of her little one and to celebrate his arrival today!I partnered with a whole bunch of friends today to congratulate Joanne and Pete and welcome Baby James to the world! Check out all of the Gluten Free Dessert Recipes on this website! {originally published 3/30/16 – recipe notes updated 6/13/22}
