Snowball Marshmallow Cakes
"Coconut is a hit or miss ingredient for me and many others. But, this homemade version of the coconut-and-marshmallow-covered chocolate snack cake passes even my test...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cupcakes:
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1 cup flour
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6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup sugar
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1 egg
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water (see Ingredient Note)
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For the Filling:
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4 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup marshmallow fluff
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2 teaspoons milk
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For the Marshmallow & Coconut Coating:
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1 packet gelatin (1 tablespoon)
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1/2 cup cold water, divided
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 bag (14 ounces) sweetened flaked coconut
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2 to 3 drops red food coloring, if desired for pink flakes
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