Grain-free Samoa Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

sweetened shredded coconut (you can use unsweetened, too)

3/4 cup

packed dark brown sugar (light brown works, too)

2/3 cup

whipping cream

7 tbsp

unsalted butter, cut into 7 chunks

1 tsp

vanilla extract

3/8 tsp

salt

1 cup

coconut flour

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

2/3 cup

unsalted butter, melted

1 cup

+ 2 tablespoons (244 grams) packed dark brown sugar (light brown sugar works, too)

large eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup

whole milk

4 tsp

vanilla extract

3/4 cup

semi-sweet chopped chocolate or chocolate chips

6 tbsp

whipping cream or heavy cream