These cakes start with an easy vanilla sponge and that is then brushed with melted jam and dredged in coconut. Finally, everything is topped off with a ruby red maraschino cherry.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons jam (cherry or raspberry)
1/2 cup Flaked sweetened coconut
In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon to cream together the butter and sugar until it is pale and fluffy then add the eggs and vanilla until everything is light and fluffy!
Carefully fold in the flour, salt and baking powder until you have a smooth batter. Fill a muffin tin with the batter and bake for 15 minutes in a moderate oven.