MOUNDS™ CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

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Provided by RC :)

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

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.