Apple Teacakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 None eggs
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 small red apples, cored and thinly sliced
None None FOR THE TOPPING
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Lightly grease an 8-loaf mini loaf pan. Line bottoms and long sides with baking paper.
Beat butter, sugar and almond extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in flour and coconut. Spoon into prepared pan. Arrange apple slices over top of each.
Bake for 15-20 mins, until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
For the topping, place butter and honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high 1 min, stirring once, until butter has melted and mixture is bubbling. Brush over cakes and sprinkle with almonds. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.