Chocolate Coconut Cupcake at Kara's Cupcakes, $2 mini, $3.25 regular
Despite the fact that back-to-back coconut cupcakes appear on this list, we have to admit, we're not even huge fans of the flaky white stuff. But here's another little muffin that's turned us on in a major way. Perhaps it's the combo of perfectly moist chocolate cake and just the right amount of coconut cream-cheese frosting piled on top. In any case, pretty much everything at this Marina shop is TDF. Plus, gluten-free folks can get in on the fun, too, with four flavors (chocolate coconut, vanilla coconut, chocolate velvet, and sweet vanilla) made specially for them.
Kara's Cupcakes, 3249 Scott Street (at Lombard Street); 415-563-2253.