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Nonya Kaya

Delicately pandan scented traditional kaya jam with a hint of coconut that's simply irresistible on your morning toast!

 

Durian Cake and Durian Puffs

Taste so good that your die-hard durian friends will keep coming back for more!

 

Black Glutinous Rice Pudding with Durian Puree

Thick gooey Chinese dessert that’s infused with the rich aroma of durian. A must try for durian lovers!

 

Abok Abok Sago

Delectable kuih abuk abuk in banana leaves that exude a lovely coconut aroma and carry an exotic sweetness from gula melaka.

 

Kuih Bolu

Grandma’s recipe that you’ll never get tired of! Soft, spongy and moist mini cakes.

 

Indonesian Kueh Lapis

A moist cake with a subtle touch of mixed spice and "paper-thin" layered.

 

Low Fat Muffins

Try these healthy muffins for breakfast or as part of a low fat brunch.

 

Cherry Oatmeal Muffins

Pleasantly sweet. Ideal as a mid-morning snack or with afternoon tea.

 

Potong Ice Cream

Bring back the old good days with this incredibly tasty potong ice cream. Easy to make!

 

 

 

Kaya Coconut Cupcakes

 

 

By Justina Lee

If you think kaya tastes good only on toasts, these delicious kaya coconut cupcakes are sure to open up your taste buds and make you go mmmm...

With hints of honey and subtle coconut flavor, these heavenly sweet treats are stupendous. They are moist and fluffy with swirls of kaya jam, and generously topped with tasty coconut flakes.

This yummy cupcake recipe is easy to make; it takes no more than 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake. Perfect as afternoon snacks, great with a nice cup of coffee. Simply delightful for both adults and children.

 

Kaya Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

(makes 12)

 

Ingredients:

140g butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla essence
200g plain flour, sifted
⅛ teaspoon salt
1½ teaspoons baking powder

2-3 tablespoons coconut flakes

1 tablespoon honey

6 tablespoons kaya jam

 

 

How to make:

1. Preheat your oven to 180˚C.

 

2. Line a 12 muffin tin with paper liners.

 

3. Stir honey into kaya jam until completely mixed. Set aside.

 

4. Place flour, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

 

5. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until the mixture is light and puffy.

 

6. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix.

 

7. Add vanilla essence.

 

8. Stir in the reserved flour mixture, until no flour remains.

 

9. Carefully spoon the mixture into the paper liners. Make sure it's only ¾ full.

 

10. Top each cupcake with a teaspoon of kaya. Swirl it, using a toothpick.

 

11. Sprinkle coconut flakes.

 

12. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, until golden and risen. Remove kaya cupcakes from oven and leave to cool on a wire rack. Enjoy!

 

 

kaya coconut cupcakes recipe