Easter Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting and Chocolate Filling

Easter Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting and Chocolate Filling

zestplate.com

Make these festive Easter cupcakes with rich chocolate, ganache filling, and coconut cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holiday gatherings with a fun surprise inside!

View full recipe on zestplate.com

Login or Signup to bookmark recipes from your favorite sites, build shopping lists, and create your own recipes. For the cooking instructions, visit the original recipe at zestplate.com.

Share this recipe:

Cooking tools:

  • Piping bag
  • Hand mixer
  • Muffin tin
  • Cooling rack
  • Cupcake liner
  • Saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Paring knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Toothpick
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water
  • 4 ounces (113g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream
  • 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 and 3/4 cups (330g) confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 cup (100g) sweetened shredded/flaked coconut, for topping
  • Candy-coated chocolate eggs, for garnish

Ready to cook this?

Turn these ingredients into a shopping list you can check off as you shop.

Free account required. Already a member? You can sign in on the next step.

More dinner inspiration, straight to your inbox

Get recipes worth saving and practical cooking tips. No account needed.

Get recipe ideas by email

More Like This

Easter Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

Easter Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

recipeland.com
Classic Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting (Moist & Easy Recipe)

Classic Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting (Moist & Easy Recipe)

zestplate.com
Easter Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe | Arla UK

Easter Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe | Arla UK

arlafoods.co.uk
Easter Cupcakes

Easter Cupcakes

recipetweets.com
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

simplyrecipes.com
Easter Cupcakes Recipe - (4.5/5)

Easter Cupcakes Recipe - (4.5/5)

keyingredient.com
Easter Basket Cupcakes Recipe

Easter Basket Cupcakes Recipe

tasteofhome.com
Chocolate easter cake

Chocolate easter cake

nzwomansweeklyfood.co.nz