Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate and Almonds (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Coconut Cupcakes with Chocolate and Almonds (Food Network Kitchens)
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  1. Make the cupcakes: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners. Whisk the whole eggs and egg whites in a large bowl. Whisk in the cream of coconut and the coconut and vanilla extracts until smooth.
  2. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Beat in the butter, one piece at a time, with a mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 3 to 4 minutes. Add half of the egg mixture, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the remaining egg mixture until combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  3. Divide the batter among the prepared cups, filling each about halfway. Bake until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pans 10 minutes; transfer to racks to cool completely.
  4. Make the topping: Combine the milk, coconut, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until the milk is absorbed and the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Make the glaze: Put the chocolate, corn syrup, butter and 3 tablespoons hot water in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on 50 percent power until the chocolate melts, about 2 minutes. Whisk to combine. Keep warm.
  6. Top each cupcake with a heaping tablespoonful of the coconut mixture, pressing gently until compact. Spoon 1 teaspoon glaze on top and garnish with 2 almonds. Refrigerate until the glaze sets, about 20 minutes.
  7. Photograph by Con Poulos
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1951.71 Kcal (8171 kJ)
Calories from fat 1432.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 159.17g 245%
Cholesterol 33.65mg 11%
Sodium 131.14mg 5%
Potassium 2128.93mg 45%
Total Carbs 98.78g 33%
Sugars 42.55g 170%
Dietary Fiber 31.59g 126%
Protein 61.05g 122%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 12.5mg 69%
Calcium 794.2mg 79%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 527.77 Kcal (2210 kJ)
Calories from fat 387.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.04g 245%
Cholesterol 9.1mg 11%
Sodium 35.46mg 5%
Potassium 575.7mg 45%
Total Carbs 26.71g 33%
Sugars 11.51g 170%
Dietary Fiber 8.54g 126%
Protein 16.51g 122%
Iron 3.4mg 69%
Calcium 214.8mg 79%

* 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

  • 51.5
    Points
  • 55
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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