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BURIED TREASURE CUPCAKES

Active Time : 30 minutes
Total Time : 1 hour
Serves : 30 servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes divided
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1 15.25 ounce package German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup cola soda
  • 1/2 cup pure vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 30 ice cream cups
  • 1 16 ounce container rich & creamy fudge frosting
DIRECTIONS

In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, ½ cup coconut and pecans; using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat until light and fluffy. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, soda, oil and eggs; using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat 2 minutes.

Place ice cream cups in 3 (12 count) muffin pans. Fill with 1 tablespoon cake batter, 1 heaping teaspoon cream cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon cake batter. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out clean.

Meanwhile, toast remaining coconut. Remove cupcakes from oven; let cool. Spread with frosting; sprinkle with toasted coconut.