- Mix together oatmeal, coconut, and cocoa in bowl. On stovetop in a large pot mix together milk, sugar and margarine. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes (not more or it will get dry).
- Remove from heat and mix in dry ingredients. Drop spoonfuls onto wax paper and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder in a large bowl. Combine until well-mixed.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, egg and vanilla. Mix together on medium speed until wel-combined. Reduce speed and add boiling water. Beat on high for 1 minute.
- Scoop batter into liners (2/3 - 3/4 full). Place in oven and bake 12-15 minutes or until toothpick come out clean. Let cool completely and frost.