mounds™ chocolate cupcakes

26 Pinches
Reading, PA
Updated on Mar 29, 2014

Sweetened coconut flakes used to be sold under the Mounds™ brand, and this recipe came from the bag!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield about 2 1/2 dozen cupcakes

Ingredients

  • COCONUT FILLING
  • 1 - 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup mounds™ sweetened coconut flakes
  • CUPCAKES
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

How To Make mounds™ chocolate cupcakes

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper baking cups.
  • Step 2
    Prepare COCONUT FILLING: Beat all filling ingredients, except coconut, until smooth and creamy. Stir in coconut and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Prepare CUPCAKE BATTER: In a large mixer bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  • Step 4
    Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Fill baking cups 2/3 full. Spoon 1 level tablespoon of filling into center of each cupcake.
  • Step 6
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes until pick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
  • Step 7
    Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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