CHOCOLATE MACAROON CUPCAKES

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A delightful coconut and ricotta cheese filling is hidden inside these chocolate cupcakes. -Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large egg whites
1 large egg, room temperature
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg white
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon coconut or almond extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 18 muffin cups with cooking spray., Beat first 4 ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; gradually beat into egg mixture alternately with buttermilk., For filling, beat ricotta cheese, sugar and egg white until blended. Stir in coconut and extract., Fill prepared cups with half of the batter. Drop filling by tablespoonfuls into center of each cupcake; cover with remaining batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted in cupcake portion comes out clean, 28-33 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Enock Khanyile
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These cupcakes were a complete disaster. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.


Nkrumah Abena
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as good as the ones in the pictures.


Md Roton VK
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These cupcakes are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Ellen Regalado
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I had a little trouble finding all of the ingredients, but it was worth the effort.


Tosha Everett
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These cupcakes are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth every penny.


temitope saka
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cupcakes are now my new favorite dessert.


Mi mobi Mobile
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


skye tachynski
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I love that these cupcakes are made with real chocolate. You can really taste the difference.


Khloe
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The chocolate ganache filling is to die for. It's so rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate macaroon base.


Toluwanimi Ajibare
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy. They literally melt in your mouth.


diNDin koveli
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I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time, and they turned out perfectly.


Jorrie Jordaan
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but these cupcakes were so good that I couldn't resist. The chocolate flavor was rich and intense, but not too overpowering.


lydia mutheu
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These cupcakes were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were totally worth the effort. The end result was stunning and delicious.


MD Shakib Chowdhury
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got so many compliments. They're definitely going to be my new go-to cupcake recipe.


Ki'Mya Brown
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These cupcakes are absolutely divine! The chocolate macaroon base is perfectly moist and chewy, while the chocolate ganache filling is rich and decadent. I topped mine with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry, and they were simply irresistible.


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