Gluten Free Samoa Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

For the Topping

1 1/2 cups

sweetened shredded coconut

3/4 cup

packed dark brown sugar

2/3 cup

whipping cream

7 tbsp

unsalted butter, cut into 7 chunks

1 tsp

vanilla extract

3/8 tsp

salt

For the Brown Sugar Cupcakes

1 cup

coconut flour

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

2/3 cup

unsalted butter, melted

1 cup

+ 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

large eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup

whole milk

4 tsp

vanilla extract

For the Ganache

3/4 cup

semi-sweet chopped chocolate or chocolate chips

6 tbsp

whipping cream or heavy cream