coconut cupcake

(1 RATING)
56 Pinches
Platte City, MO
Updated on Apr 10, 2012

Taste of coconut on a beautiful spring day!

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

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Place 21 muffin papers in standard muffin tin.
  • Step 2
    Whisk flour, baking soda and salt together in a small bowl; add coconut and toss to coat.
  • Step 3
    In 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.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl combine coconut milk and vanilla.
  • Step 5
    Add flour mix to butter mixture alternating with coconut milk mixture ending with dry ingredients. Mix well between additions. Scrape down side of bowl.
  • Step 6
    Fill 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.
  • Step 7
    Chocolate 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
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #cupcake
Keyword: #flour
Keyword: #ganache
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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