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Samoas Cupcakes

Samoas Cupcakes: Irresistibly Decadent Bliss in Every Bite

Samoas Cupcakes bring the beloved flavors of Girl Scout cookies into a moist chocolate treat with rich caramel buttercream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Hot Brewed Coffee
For the Caramel Buttercream Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 cups Confectioners Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce quality brand recommended
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Heavy Cream adjust for consistency
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Toasted Coconut
  • 1/4 cup Caramel Sauce for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Syrup for drizzling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake pans
  • Whisk
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cupcake pans with paper liners.
  2. Combine hot brewed coffee and unsweetened cocoa powder in a bowl, stir until smooth, and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Whisk all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually mix into the butter mixture along with cocoa-coffee mixture.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for approximately 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool in the pans for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat together softened unsalted butter, confectioners' sugar, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until fluffy.
  8. Frost each cooled cupcake generously with caramel buttercream using a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
  9. Dip frosted edges into toasted coconut and drizzle with caramel sauce and chocolate syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep cupcakes fluffy.

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