CHERRY CHOCOLATE COCONUT CUPCAKES
Chocolate-covered coconut candy is tucked inside each of these morsels. The ganache frosting is complemented by coarse sugar and chocolate-covered cherries. -Sandy Ploy, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For ganache, place vanilla chips and butter in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chip mixture; whisk until smooth. Stir in extract. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, beat the pie filling, buttermilk and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into pie filling mixture until blended., Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups one-third full. Cut candy bars in half; place half of a candy bar in center of each cupcake. Cover each with 2 tablespoonfuls batter. , Bake at 375° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cherries in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until set., Remove ganache from refrigerator; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting is light and fluffy. Pipe over cupcakes; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Garnish with chocolate-dipped cherries.
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Adamu bidel Bello
[email protected]These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Sisi Segalo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really liked the frosting on these cupcakes. It's not too sweet, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate and cherry flavors.
kopila Pokhrel
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party, and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them, and they were gone in no time.
1p ryft
[email protected]These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover cherries. I love the combination of chocolate and cherry, and the coconut frosting is a nice touch.
Aatir Ali
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cupcakes were pretty good. They were easy to make, and they tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Bobbi Campbell
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too runny for my taste. I think I'll try adding more powdered sugar next time.
Jackson Cedric
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Dom Hamilton
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Wayne Magill
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I actually really liked the frosting on these cupcakes. It's not too sweet, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate and cherry flavors.
jacob goachee
[email protected]These cupcakes are so pretty! I love the way the chocolate and cherry colors swirl together. They're perfect for any occasion.
John Yarborough
[email protected]I love the moist texture of these cupcakes. They're so light and fluffy, and they just melt in your mouth.
musa umar baba
[email protected]These cupcakes are absolutely delicious! The chocolate and cherry flavors are perfect together, and the coconut frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
saroj magar
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times now, and they're always perfect. They're my go-to recipe for chocolate cupcakes.
Qaali Muqtaar xasan
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the coconut flavor in the frosting.
Robert playzz
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time.
Haley Wright
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit! They were so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate cherry combination was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.