Samoas Cupcakes
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cupcakes
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2 cups sugar
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1-3/4 cup flour
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3/4 cup Cocoa (I used Hershey’s special dark)
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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2 teaspoons coconut flavoring
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1 cup coconut, packed
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1 (scant) cup boiling water
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For the Salted Caramel Buttercream
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2 sticks butter, softened
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup caramel topping, plus more for drizzling (I used butterscotch caramel)
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1 pound powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
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1 teaspoon salt
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For the Homemade Chocolate Syrup
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1/4 cup cocoa powder (I used Hershey’s special dark)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup cold water
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pinch of salt
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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