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prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
21 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (substitute 1 1/4 c ap flour & 1/2c coconut flour)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 6 ounces butter, softened
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 2 - large eggs
- 2 - large egg whites
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut (for garnish)
- CHOCOLATE GANACHE
- 6 ounces heavy cream
- 6 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1 tablespoon butter
How To Make coconut cupcake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350. Place 21 muffin papers in standard muffin tin.
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Step 2Whisk flour, baking soda and salt together in a small bowl; add coconut and toss to coat.
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Step 3In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and egg whites one at a time beating well after each addition.
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Step 4In a small bowl combine coconut milk and vanilla.
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Step 5Add flour mix to butter mixture alternating with coconut milk mixture ending with dry ingredients. Mix well between additions. Scrape down side of bowl.
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Step 6Fill muffin papers 2/3 full. Bake at 350 for 20 min. Allow to cool on wire rack. After cool, dip the tops of he cupcakes in chocolate ganache and garnish with remaining coconut.
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Step 7Chocolate ganache In a heavy pot over medium heat, bring heavy cream to a simmer. Turn heat to low and add chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat. Add butter and stir well. Allow to cool slightly (3-5 min) before dipping cupcakes. If ganache starts to thicken too much, return to low heat and stir well.
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Category:
Chocolate
Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#coconut
Keyword:
#cupcake
Keyword:
#flour
Keyword:
#ganache
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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