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Toasted Coconut Poke Cupcakes

These toasted coconut poke cupcakes are ridiculously light and fluffy. Topped with a sweet glaze, whipped topping and toasted coconut. The perfect spring dessert. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut cupcakes, easter, poke, spring
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
chill 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 26 minutes
Servings 18 cupcakes
Calories 238kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract/flavoring
  • 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 oz. container whipped topping
  • 1 cup coconut toasted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. You'll need 18-22 liners depending on how full you fill them.
  • Combine cake mix, water, egg whites, oil and coconut extract. Mix for 30 seconds on low speed then mix for 2 minutes on med-high speed.
  • Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 16-18 minutes.
  • Poke warm cupcakes with a skewer or fork ALL OVER the tops of each cupcake.
  • Spoon a teaspoon or two of sweetened condensed milk over each cupcake.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool to room temperature then transfer to the refrigerator and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Spread each cupcake with whipped topping and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator (to keep the whipped topping chilled). 

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Notes

How to toast coconut in the oven: Spread coconut onto a baking sheet in a thin layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes, watching closely to make sure it doesn't burn. Once it starts to brown, it browns quickly.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal