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Spring Surprise Chocolate Cupcakes

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These Spring Surprise Chocolate Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Featuring a moist, deep chocolate cake made with rich cocoa powder, each bite reveals a hidden center of sweetened coconut flakes and cream cheese filling, reminiscent of a Mounds bar. The texture is incredibly soft and tender, with a subtle chew from the coconut. Perfect for springtime gatherings, Easter brunches, or any celebration calling for a nostalgic treat. Simple to assemble and bake, these cupcakes offer a homemade charm that will impress guests and satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 18
Calories: 505.2
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These Spring Surprise Chocolate Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Featuring a moist, deep chocolate cake made with rich cocoa powder, each bite reveals a hidden center of sweetened coconut flakes and cream cheese filling, reminiscent of a Mounds bar. The texture is incredibly soft and tender, with a subtle chew from the coconut. Perfect for springtime gatherings, Easter brunches, or any celebration calling for a nostalgic treat. Simple to assemble and bake, these cupcakes offer a homemade charm that will impress guests and satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa; OR...
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
  3. 3
    Add water, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. 4
    For the filling, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg until combined.
  5. 5
    Fold in the sweetened coconut flakes and a few drops of food coloring if desired. Chill the mixture for 15 minutes to firm up.
  6. 6
    Divide the chocolate batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about halfway.
  7. 7
    Place a small teaspoon of the coconut cream cheese filling into the center of each cupcake.
  8. 8
    Top with the remaining chocolate batter, gently covering the filling completely.
  9. 9
    Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. 10
    Cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Amount Per Serving
Calories 505.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 117.0g39%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 60.2g
Protein 7.5g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The original ingredient list was incomplete. Standard chocolate cupcake ingredients like baking soda, salt, baking powder, water, oil, egg, and vanilla were inferred for the batter. The filling ingredients (cream cheese, sugar, egg, coconut flakes) were also inferred from the directions.

Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.

For a vegan version, substitute the egg and cream cheese with vegan alternatives such as flax eggs and vegan cream cheese. Note that the original tag listed "Vegan" but the ingredients included dairy and eggs; please adjust based on dietary needs.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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