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mounds™ chocolate cupcakes

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Recipe by
RC :)
@rcrc
Reading, PA

Sweetened coconut flakes used to be sold under the Mounds™ brand, and this recipe came from the bag!

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mounds™ chocolate cupcakes

  • COCONUT FILLING
  • 1 - 8 oz. pkg
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    mounds™ sweetened coconut flakes
  • CUPCAKES
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 2/3 c
    cocoa
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    water
  • 2/3 c
    vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla

How To Make mounds™ chocolate cupcakes

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper baking cups.
  • 2
    Prepare COCONUT FILLING: Beat all filling ingredients, except coconut, until smooth and creamy. Stir in coconut and set aside.
  • 3
    Prepare CUPCAKE BATTER: In a large mixer bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  • 4
    Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • 5
    Fill baking cups 2/3 full. Spoon 1 level tablespoon of filling into center of each cupcake.
  • 6
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes until pick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
  • 7
    Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
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