COCONUT-CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES

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Provided by Susan Reid

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Coconut     Birthday     Whole Wheat     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 23

Cupcakes:
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 cup coconut milk powder (sifted, then measured)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 3-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 drops coconut flavoring or 3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
5 large eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 3/4 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (10 to 11 ounces)
Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup coconut milk powder (sifted, then measured)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 drops coconut flavoring or 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
4 to 5 cups powdered sugar (16 to 20 ounces)
4 tablespoons (or more) whole milk
Flaked sweetened coconut (optional)

Steps:

  • For cupcakes:
  • 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). 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. Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes, then turn cupcakes out of pan and cool on rack.
  • For frosting:
  • 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.
  • Spread frosting on cupcakes. Sprinkle with flaked coconut, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store cupcakes airtight at room temperature.

Lorian Jonuzi
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought I would try these cupcakes anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The chocolate chips added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make these again.


Roy Smasha
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time. Otherwise, they were very easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Matthew Curry
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I love these cupcakes! They are so moist and fluffy, with a great coconut flavor. The chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness. I've made them several times and they always turn out great.


MAMUN Miya
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These cupcakes were delicious! The coconut and chocolate chips were the perfect combination. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Bev Gutknecht
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Mack Temne (Sixxgunn)
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These cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kim_ shima47
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought I would try these cupcakes anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The chocolate chips added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely make these again.


Boluwatife Oladiran
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would recommend using less sugar next time. Otherwise, they were very easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Jamal Abdul nasir
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I love these cupcakes! They are so moist and fluffy, with a great coconut flavor. The chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness. I've made them several times and they always turn out great.


Nur Ahmed
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These cupcakes were amazing! The coconut and chocolate chips were the perfect combination. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Afzaal Hussain
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Emon Nil
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These cupcakes were a hit with my family! They were moist and fluffy, with a delicious coconut flavor. The chocolate chips added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.