Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

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Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Directions:

  1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  3. Melt the shortening over low heat. (Once melted, turn the heat off, but leave on stove so it doesn't solidify.).
  4. In a separate bowl mix together coconut milk, sugar, vanilla and coconut extract. Stir in the melted shortening.
  5. Add the flour mixture in batches. Mix until smooth.
  6. Fold in the coconut.
  7. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool on a wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 490.76 Kcal (2055 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.06g 43%
Sodium 746.28mg 31%
Potassium 400.47mg 9%
Total Carbs 57.57g 19%
Sugars 27.91g 112%
Dietary Fiber 4.49g 18%
Protein 5.1g 10%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 153mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 384.6 Kcal (1610 kJ)
Calories from fat 197.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.99g 43%
Sodium 584.85mg 31%
Potassium 313.84mg 9%
Total Carbs 45.12g 19%
Sugars 21.87g 112%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 18%
Protein 4g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 2.2mg 15%
Calcium 119.9mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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