Description
Delightful coconut cupcakes topped with zesty lime buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2/3 cup coconut milk, mixed very well
- 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, for decorating (optional)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (for frosting)
- 1.5 tablespoons lime zest
- 3.5–4.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream (if needed)
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with muffin papers.
- Process 1/2 cup shredded coconut in a food processor until fine.
- Whisk together the flour, processed coconut, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Gradually beat in the flour mixture, alternating with the coconut milk until well combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin papers, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Toast the additional shredded coconut in a single layer on a cookie sheet at 325°F for 5–10 minutes if using for decoration.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lime buttercream made by beating the softened butter and gradually adding lime zest and powdered sugar.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut as a finishing touch.
Notes
These cupcakes can be made a day in advance; just cover them tightly until you’re ready to frost. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg