Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Coconut Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 5 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup whole milk; 1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; Additional coconut, toasted

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup whole milk
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional coconut, toasted

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Place lemon juice in measuring cup and add whole milk, stir to combine and set aside. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in coconut.
2
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350u00b0 for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and extracts until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with toasted coconut.

1793

kcal

Calories

Fat

227

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened, 2 cups sugar, 5 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

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

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coconut Cupcakes

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