Toasted Coconut Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

water

1/2 cup

brown sugar

1 cup

coconut milk

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

sea salt

1 1/8 cups

all purpose flour

1/4 cup

dark chocolate cocoa powder

1 1/4 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

sugar

egg

2 tsp

vanilla extract

3/4 cup

coconut milk

1/2 cup

canola oil

1/4 cup

strong brewed coffee (cooled to room temp.)

1/4 cup

chocolate chips

2 sticks

butter (softened)

1 1/4 cups

powdered sugar + more if needed

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

2 tbsp

coconut milk

1/4 cup

shredded (sweetened coconut)

1/4 cup

shredded coconut (toasted, plus more for sprinkling)