Stand Mixer - Essential for combining ingredients smoothly, particularly useful for making the coconut frosting.
Electric Cupcake Liners - These liners are easy to handle and distribute evenly among the cupcakes, ensuring consistent baking results.
Silicone Baking Mat or Parchment Paper Sheets - For an easier release of cupcakes from the pan without sticking, improving presentation.
High-Quality Measuring Cups and Spoons Set - Ensures precise measurement for consistent flavor balance in your recipe.
Digital Kitchen Scale - Useful for accurate ingredient weighing which can be crucial for baking precision, especially when scaling up the recipe.
Electric Can Opener (for coconut milk) - For opening and possibly draining coconut milk needed for the frosting if using freshly processed whole coconuts.
Oven Thermometer - To ensure your oven is at the correct temperature for even baking of cupcakes.
Whisk - Essential for mixing ingredients before combining them with the batter, especially for whipping cream or egg whites if required by a similar frosting variation.
Electric Mixer Bowl - For efficient mixing and blending when preparing certain components of your recipe (e.g., cocoa powder mix).
Cupcake Tray with Liners Set - Specifically designed for baking cupcakes, ensuring even heat distribution and easy unmolding after cooling.
Spatula or Ice Cream Scoop - For scooping batter into molds neatly and leveling the tops of frosting-covered cupcakes.
3/4 cup blanched almonds (or rounded 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds)
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 cups sweetened shredded coconut (from two 14-ounce bags)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 (13 1/2-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk, stirred
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Seven Minute Frosting
Jordan almonds (optional)
2 nonstick muffin pans, each with 6 large (1-cup) cups
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