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Coconut Cream Chocolate Cupcakes

There may be a lot of steps involved, but the decadent flavor profile of these cupcakes is totally worth it.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut cream chocolate cupcake recipe, Coconut Cream Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 18 cupcakes
Calories 495 kcal
Author Janet Barton

Ingredients

Prepare one of the following chocolate cake recipes:

Coconut Macaroon Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Coconut Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk heavy cream may be used
  • 8 oz. chopped dark semi- sweet or bittersweet chocolate I like 72%

Coconut Cream Icing:

  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 12 oz. white chocolate baking chips work well
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut unsweetened may be used

Instructions

Coconut Macaroon Filling:

  1. Mix coconut and flour together in a small bowl; set aside.  In a medium-sized bowl, beat egg white until foaming and holds a soft peak.  Add sugar and beat until ribbons form.  Add vanilla and coconut flour mixture.  Cover and set aside until ready to use.

  2. In a small saucepan, bring coconut milk to a simmer.  Remove from heat and add white chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to milk.  Whisk until smooth. Add sour cream and stir until the mixture is smooth.  Add softened butter and whisk until smooth.  The mixture should be completely smooth without any lumps.  Stir in coconut flakes.  Transfer to a medium-sized bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours until the topping is firm and can hold its shape.

Coconut Chocolate Ganache:

  1. In a small saucepan bring coconut milk to a simmer.  Add chopped chocolate and allow to sit for about 5 minutes.  Once the chocolate is melted, gently stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

To assemble Cupcakes:

  1. Line cupcake tins with paper lines.  Fill each 1/2 full with batter then add 1 tablespoon of reserved Coconut Macaroon filling.  Top with more cake batter until 3/4 of the way full.  Bake it at 350F degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until the cake springs back when pressed on.  Allow cupcakes to cool completely.  Makes 18 - 24 cupcakes.

  2. After the cupcakes have cooled, place an ice cream scoop (approx 2 tablespoons) of the Coconut Cream icing on top of each cupcake.  Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of cooled Coconut Chocolate ganache. Sprinkle with shaved chocolate, if desired.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Cream Chocolate Cupcakes
Amount Per Serving (1 cupcake)
Calories 495 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 21g105%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 301mg13%
Potassium 341mg10%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 210IU4%
Vitamin C 0.8mg1%
Calcium 96mg10%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.