Coconut-Orange Cupcakes

these flavorful treats don't need icing, they "ice" themselves as they bake! Great for Easter!

Coconut-Orange Cupcakes-

1 cup sugar

2/3 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs 

1 cup orange juice

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

1 cup vanilla or white chips

TOPPING:

1 cup flaked coconut

1/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, eggs and orange juice; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; stir into orange juice mixture just until moistened. Fold in oranges and chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over cupcakes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.