Don't know why I opted for coconut but why not?
I found this recipe for coconut cupcakes and gave it a try.
Bon Appetit Vanilla Coconut Cupcakes
Apparently the secret to this recipe was the "reduced coconut milk". If you don't know where to buy coconut milk, check the Asian food aisle at your local grocery store. Do not buy light coconut milk you need the fat.
Anywhosers...
Here is a clip of the coconut milk boiling away...
They warn in the recipe that the coconut milk will boil higher than you think, which is true, so use a bigger pan than you think you should use.
The reduction time is about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sweet Home Alabama was on so I was able to pass the time quickly.
When done, let the milk cool and when it's cool, put it in the fridge!
Then make your cupcakes....
Eww the coconut milk is kinda gray... Don't worry it's fine
Don't overfill your liners or you will have cupcake hats. These are not conducive to traveling with cupcakes...
To kick it up, I added some melted semi-sweet chocolate and swirled it around.
Therefore making Chocolate Coconut Swirl Cupcakes!
All dressed up with the Coconut Buttercream frosting and Toasted Coconut
Loving the Houndstooth cupcake liners
SOOOOOO stinking good! You should make them.
Cupcake Rating Time
1-5 (1 low, 5 high)
Hubby
Cake Texture: 3
Cake Flavor: 4
Cake Flavor: 4
Frosting: 5+
Topping: 4
Appearance: 4
Overall: 4
Overall: 4
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