Coconut-Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Coconut-Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
45 min.
20
382kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Coconut-Chocolate Chip Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich combination of bittersweet chocolate chips and the tropical essence of coconut, these cupcakes are sure to transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making them an irresistible choice for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in.

Ready in just 45 minutes and yielding 20 scrumptious servings, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also easy to make. The recipe features a unique twist with the addition of coconut milk powder, which enhances the flavor and provides a luscious texture that will leave everyone craving more. Topped with a creamy frosting that perfectly complements the chocolate and coconut, these cupcakes are a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee, these Coconut-Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are the ideal choice. Plus, they can be made a day in advance, allowing you to plan ahead and impress your guests with minimal effort. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of these delightful cupcakes that are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 10 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 
  • drops coconut flavoring or 
  • 0.5 cup coconut powder sifted (, then measured)
  • ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • large eggs 
  • 16 ounces powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • cup unbleached all purpose flour 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons milk whole ()
  • cup pastry flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 20 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners. Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar, then vanilla extract and coconut flavoring. Beat in dry ingredients (batter will be stiff).
  2. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating to blend after each addition. Beat in milk, then stir in chocolate chips. Spoon scant 1/3 cup batter into each paper liner.
  3. Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 22 minutes.
  4. Let cool 10 minutes, then turn cupcakes out of pan and cool on rack.
  5. Using electric mixer, beat butter, coconut milk powder, and salt in large bowl until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract and coconut flavoring. Beat in enough powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, to form very thick frosting. Beat in milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is thin enough to spread.
  6. Spread frosting on cupcakes.
  7. Sprinkle with flaked coconut, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store cupcakes airtight at room temperature.
  8. Coconut milk powder is simply evaporated unsweetened coconut milk. In these cupcakes, it adds subtle flavor and luscious texture. Look for it at specialty foods stores, Asian markets, and online at kingarthurflour.com and amazon.com.

Nutrition Facts

Calories382kcal
Protein5.31%
Fat36.11%
Carbs58.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.35
Glycemic Load
10.64
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.475217372179%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:381.96kcal
19.1%
Fat:15.61g
24.01%
Saturated Fat:11.32g
70.78%
Carbohydrates:56.97g
18.99%
Net Carbohydrates:55.62g
20.23%
Sugar:43g
47.78%
Cholesterol:63.5mg
21.17%
Sodium:111mg
4.83%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:5.17g
10.34%
Selenium:11.11µg
15.87%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.65%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.61%
Phosphorus:84.12mg
8.41%
Calcium:74.28mg
7.43%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.76%
Zinc:0.9mg
6.03%
Folate:23.48µg
5.87%
Vitamin A:273.37IU
5.47%
Fiber:1.35g
5.4%
Iron:0.96mg
5.32%
Magnesium:17.14mg
4.28%
Potassium:148.09mg
4.23%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.17%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.03%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.87%
Copper:0.07mg
3.66%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.56%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.1%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.45%
Vitamin K:1.76µg
1.67%
Source:Epicurious