Toasted-Coconut Vegan Cupcakes

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Toasted-Coconut Vegan Cupcakes
45 min.
12
196kcal

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Craving a tropical escape in cupcake form? These Toasted-Coconut Vegan Cupcakes are your ticket to paradise! Imagine biting into a moist, cocoa-infused cupcake with a delightful coconut kick, all while knowing it's entirely dairy-free.

Perfect for those with dietary restrictions or anyone simply looking for a lighter, yet indulgent treat, these cupcakes are surprisingly easy to make. The combination of coconut milk, coconut oil, and coconut extract delivers an intense, authentic coconut flavor that perfectly complements the rich cocoa. And, of course, the toasted shredded coconut adds a delightful texture and aroma that will have everyone begging for more.

Ready to impress your friends and family with a delicious and effortlessly vegan dessert? This recipe comes together in under 45 minutes, making it ideal for spontaneous baking sessions or planned celebrations. Get ready to transform your kitchen into a tropical bakery and enjoy the delightful taste of these guilt-free cupcakes!

Don't forget to top these beauties with the suggested Coconut-Pecan-Fudge Frosting for an even more decadent experience. It truly brings the whole cupcake to another level of deliciousness. So, gather your ingredients and let's get baking!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tsps double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder 
  • tsps coconut extract 
  • cup coconut milk 
  • 0.3 cup coconut oil 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 tsp salt 
  • 0.5 cup coconut or shredded unsweetened
  • tsp vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • stove
  • muffin liners
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over very low heat. Once melted, turn off the heat, but leave oil in the pan on the stove, so that it stays warm but does not solidify.In a separate medium bowl, mix together coconut milk, sugar, vanilla and coconut extract. Stir in the melted coconut oil.
  2. Add the flour mixture in batches, beating well after each addition.
  3. Mix until smooth, then fold in the shredded coconut.Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full.
  4. Bake for 24 to 26 minutes.
  5. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.Frost with Coconut-Pecan-Fudge Frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories196kcal
Protein4.25%
Fat50.1%
Carbs45.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.67
Glycemic Load
15.13
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.2821739448801%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.55mg
Epicatechin
4.69mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:195.64kcal
9.78%
Fat:11.49g
17.67%
Saturated Fat:9.74g
60.85%
Carbohydrates:23.55g
7.85%
Net Carbohydrates:21.75g
7.91%
Sugar:12.98g
14.42%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:106.27mg
4.62%
Alcohol:0.4g
100%
Alcohol %:0.94%
100%
Caffeine:5.49mg
1.83%
Protein:2.19g
4.38%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.85%
Iron:1.63mg
9.06%
Copper:0.18mg
9.01%
Fiber:1.8g
7.19%
Selenium:4.67µg
6.67%
Magnesium:26.64mg
6.66%
Phosphorus:65.87mg
6.59%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.02%
Folate:22.81µg
5.7%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.08%
Calcium:38.73mg
3.87%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.8%
Potassium:112.03mg
3.2%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.82%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.23%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.12%