Chocolate Coconut Angel Cupcakes Recipes

THE BEST CHOCOLATE COCONUT CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º F.
• Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Spray lightly with PAM cooking spray. *The cooking spray really helps the cupcakes not stick to the liners.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 12-cup cupcake/muffin tin with cupcake liners and lightly spray the liners with non-stick spray (optional but it does help them peel right off).
• Melt the oil, butter,and chocolate together in the microwave, heating in 30 second increments, and stirring between increments each time. You can also melt the oil, butter, and chocolate over very low heat on the stove top, but I find the microwave to be much easier. Whisk mixture until completely smooth and set aside to cool.
• In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt; stir together until thoroughly combined; set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolk, sugar and vanilla together; beat until smooth. Add the cooled oil/butter/chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth. Add half of the flour mixture, then half of the sour cream. Repeat the process until everything is added, and be sure to mix until JUST combined - then quickly stir in the hot coffee/water. It's important not to over mix, here! Just stir until evenly combined.
• Divide the batter among the 12 liners in your prepared pan. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
• In a small, deep heavy-bottom pot heat the heavy cream, sugar, and butter over medium-high until the sugar has completely melted; whisk well to combine.
• Whisk the cornstarch and vanilla into the cream mixture and bring to a boil.
• Continue cooking the mixture until thick, about 1 minute.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut. Let the mixture cool completely before using.
• Beat butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth; add vanilla extract.
• Gradually add confectioners sugar to butter, beating until well blended. Don't worry if it looks dry!
• Add milk into butter mixture and beat until smooth.
• Fold half the coconut into the icing.
• Sprinkle remaining coconut over cupcakes.
• Once cupcakes are cooled, cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake. Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each cupcake, then top with buttercream. Top each cupcake with toasted or untoasted coconut, and serve!

CHOCOLATE ANGEL CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT CREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes, adding cocoa when mixing., Fill foil- or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 11-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the sour cream, confectioners' sugar and extract until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate leftovers.,

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CUPCAKES

Steps:

• In a medium heatproof bowl, add the chocolate and cocoa powder. Pour hot water over mixture. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk mixture gently until thick and smooth, then set aside to cool completely.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda.
• Whisk the coconut milk, coconut oil, eggs, egg yolk, vinegar, and vanilla into the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
• Using a spring-loaded scoop, divide the batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake until cupcakes are set and firm to the touch, about 17 to 20 minutes.
• Let cupcakes cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely, about 1 hour. Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase the speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes. Add the salt, coconut extract, and coconut milk and beat on medium for 1 minute, adding more cream if needed or more powdered sugar to thicken.
• Place the coconut in a medium skillet set over medium heat. Stirring constantly, toast until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
• Use an offset spatula to spread the frosting onto each cupcake. Sprinkle with the cooled toasted coconut. Serve or store for 1 day at room temperature or up to 2 days covered in the fridge.

COCONUT-FILLED CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• For filling, place egg white and salt in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Combine coconut and flour; set aside. Beat egg white on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating on high until glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in coconut mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time; set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and water. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Drop filling by teaspoonfuls into center of each cupcake. Cover with 2 tablespoons batter., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in shortening and chocolate chips until melted. Beat until thickened. Spread over cupcakes and garnish with toasted coconut and chocolate curls.

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT ANGEL CUPCAKES

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, place the egg whites and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• 2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar, flour, cocoa and baking powder. Sift together twice and set aside.
• 3. Add the almond extract, cream of tartar and salt to the egg whites, using an electric mixer on medium speed, mix until soft peaks form.
• 4. Gradually add the remaining sugar, about 2 Tbsp. at a time, beating on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form.
• 5. Slowly fold in cocoa mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, then gently fold in the coconut.
• 6. Fill paper-lined muffin tin to 2/3 full.
• 7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and top appears dry.
• 8. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before removing the cupcakes from the pan.