Easter Cupcakes - Recipe Tweets

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 8 ounces confectioners sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 teaspoon coconut extract*
• salt, to taste
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• candy-coated chocolate eggs, for garnish