Cupavci – Croatian lamingtons

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Separate the eggs.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites while incorporating the sugar until stiff.

While beating at low speed, gradually add the oil, the milk, 6 tablespoons of flour and the baking powder.

Then gradually add one yolk at a time.

Finally add the rest of the flour.

Pour the batter into a 10×14 inches rectangular baking pan lined with parchment paper.

Bake at 350 F for about 30 minutes or until the cake begins to separate from the edges.

In a non-stick pan, melt the margarine over medium heat.

Add the milk and bring to a boil.

Add the chocolate and sugar.

Mix well until a cream forms.

When the cream just begins to boil, remove immediately from the heat.

Finally add the rum and mix well.

Cut the biscuit into 2-inch cubes.

Using a skewer or fork, dip each cube into the hot cream.

Wait a few seconds for the excess cream to drip, then place the cube on the coconut and remove the fork.

Wait 3 minutes, then using another skewer or fork, roll each čupavci into the coconut.

After covering them with coconut, place the čupavci on a wire rack.

Wait 30 minutes and serve, or store in an airtight container.