Pinkies Chocolate Lunch-Box Treats
"Remember the Hostess Sno Balls your mom used to pack in your lunch box? The ones with marshmallow covered in bright pink coconut? This is our updated interpretation. It is such fun to see our bakery cases stocked with these cupcakes in assorted colors in springtime...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
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1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
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2 cups sugar
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4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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Powdered food coloring
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
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2 cups whole milk
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1 cup hot freshly brewed coffee
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2 teaspoons coconut extract
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3 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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2 cups confectioners’ sugar
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1/2 cup canola oil
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