Moroccan Coconut Cakes

If you like coconut you may want to make Moroccan Coconut Cakes, a delicious sweetmeat much like coconut fudge. They are easy to make and ideal to serve later in the evening with a great coffee. Indulge!

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated coconut (moist, canned or fresh)
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 oz. butter
• ?2 Tbs. lemon rind

Method

1. Combine grated coconut (moist, canned or fresh) , evaporated milk? and sugar
2. Simmer gently to 238 degrees ?or until a soft ball is formed in cold water.
3. Add. butter and? lemon rind.
4. Cool to room temperature in the pan.
5. Beat as you would fudge until thick and glossy.
6. Pour into a square (8 x 8-inch) pan lined with wax paper.
7. Chill and cut into 1-inch squares.

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(Source: africa.upenn.edu/Cookbook/Morocco.html)