Name: The Best Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes
Yield: 1 dozen cupcakes
Ingredients: For the cupcakes:; 3 tablespoons coconut OR canola oil; 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, not packed; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup full fat sour cream; 1/2 cup hot coffee OR hot water; For the coconut cream:; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 stick butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 ounces sweetened shredded coconut; For the buttercream:; 6 ounces unsalted butter, very soft; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons coconut milk; 1 (7 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut, divided