Description
Delightful Easter cupcakes combining rich chocolate with sweet coconut, featuring a chocolate ganache center and creamy coconut frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Candy-coated chocolate eggs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, then mix in the hot coffee or water.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the ganache, chop chocolate and place in a bowl. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate, and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth and allow to cool.
- Once cupcakes are cooled, cut a pocket in each and fill with ganache.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, coconut extract, and salt. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes and top with shredded coconut and candy-coated eggs.
Notes
You can use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version. For vegan options, use plant-based substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Easter cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, coconut cupcakes, spring desserts, festive treats