COCONUT ORANGE CUPCAKES

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From Sparta, Wisconsin, Donna Justin's tried-and-true recipe features the delicate tastes of orange, white chocolate and coconut in an easy dessert worthy of company. "It yields 2 dozen delicious cup cakes with a pretty topping," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup orange juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup vanilla or white chips
TOPPING:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and orange juice until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into orange juice mixture just until moistened. Fold in oranges and chips. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over cupcakes. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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