Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Coconut Cupcakes
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 7 tsbp butter, softened; 1 tsp coconut extract; 1 tsp lime zest; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 None large eggs; 1 cup self-rising flour, sifted; 2 tbsp milk; None None FOR THE COCONUT FROSTING; 2 1/2 tbsp butter, softened; 3 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 tsp coconut extract; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1/2 cup toasted coconut, to decorate

Servings: persons

7 tsbp butter, softened
1 tsp coconut extract
1 tsp lime zest
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 None large eggs
1 cup self-rising flour, sifted
2 tbsp milk
None None FOR THE COCONUT FROSTING
2 1/2 tbsp butter, softened
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp coconut extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup toasted coconut, to decorate

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line 8 recesses of a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
2
In a stand mixer, beat butter, coconut extract, lime zest and sugar until combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing until combined between additions. Add flour and milk and beat until combined. Distribute between paper liners then bake for 20 mins. Let cool in pan for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
Meanwhile, to make the frosting, beat butter, cream cheese and coconut extract until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
4
Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes then sprinkle with toasted coconut.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tsbp butter, softened, 1 tsp coconut extract, 1 tsp lime zest, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Coconut Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Cupcakes

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