Frosted Mocha Squares Topped with Coconut
These sweet treats are a traditional Swedish dessert known as Mockabitar or Kärleksmums, which translates to "mocha bites" or "love treat." Whatever you call them though, they are delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and coconut, which is very popular in Sweden. The coffee in the frosting is what makes these mocha. The coffee does not really carry a strong flavour but boosts the chocolate flavour.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Makes |
|---|---|---|
| 10-15 min | 10-15 min | Approx. 20 |
Ingredients
Mocha Squares
2 eggs
300g of sugar
150g of melted butter
150ml of milk
2 tsp of vanilla sugar or essence
450ml or 240g of plain flour
3 tsp of baking powder
1.5 tbsp of cocoa powder
Frosting
200g of powdered sugar
2 tbsp of melted butter
4 tbsp of coffee
1.5 tbsp of cocoa powder
2 tsp of vanilla powder or extract
desiccated coconut, to sprinkle on top
Preparation
Mocha Squares
- Preheat the oven to 200C or 400F.
- Line a medium sized baking pan with baking paper.
- Cream together the melted butter and sugar using an electric mixer or by hand.
- Add the eggs, one at a time. Combine well into a smooth batter.
- Add the milk, whisk in again.
- Sift in the dry ingredients (baking powder, cocoa powder and flour) and combine again.
- Bake on the bottom shelf of the oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely for add the frosting.
Frosting
- Combine all the ingredients list above until smooth. Use an electric or hand mixer.
- If it seems too runny you adjust the amount of powdered sugar.
- Pour onto the mocha squares and smooth out using a baking spatula.
- Sprinkle the coconut on top.
- Cut into squares, serve and enjoy!
