Coconut-Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Coconut-Chocolate Chip Cupcakes is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat 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.
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.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.