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Coconut Nest Cupcakes


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  • Author: jasmine
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful chocolate cupcakes topped with sweet shredded coconut, mimicking little nests, perfect for springtime celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box of chocolate cupcake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups of shredded coconut
  • 1 cup of chocolate frosting
  • Mini chocolate eggs (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Mix together the chocolate cupcake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until smooth, with no lumps.
  3. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full, and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let the cupcakes cool completely. In a bowl, combine the shredded coconut with sweetened condensed milk until mixed.
  5. Frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting, create a nest shape with the coconut mixture, and decorate with mini chocolate eggs.

Notes

For a twist, use different types of mini candy eggs or substitute lemon for the frosting for a refreshing flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg