Description
Delicious coconut cupcakes topped with zesty lime buttercream frosting, perfect for summer gatherings.
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.
- Place the 1/2 cup of shredded coconut in a food processor and process until it becomes a fine powder.
- Whisk together the flour, processed coconut, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Mix in the eggs, followed by vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low, gradually beat in the flour mixture, then fold in coconut milk.
- Spoon the batter into muffin papers, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Spread shredded coconut on a cookie sheet and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 5-10 minutes if toasting.
- While cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating the softened butter until fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add lime zest, then mix in lime juice to taste.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or knife.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.
Notes
These cupcakes are easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings. Customizable with various toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg