Description
Experience a delightful treat with Chocolate Caramel Coconut Cupcakes, where each bite is a harmonious blend of soft chocolate cake, luscious caramel, and crunchy coconut flakes. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making you the star of any gathering. Your friends and family will be left craving more!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache (made from chocolate and cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs then add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into prepared liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting with chocolate ganache.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over each cupcake and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg