Coconut Rum Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Coconut Rum Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 1 cup Coconut Flavored Rum (I Used Malibu); 1 cup Unsalted Butter; 3/4 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1-1/4 cup Sugar; 2 cups Flour; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda; 2 whole Eggs; 2/3 cups Greek Yogurt; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1 cup Butter, Softened; 5 cups Powdered Sugar; 1/4 cups Coconut Rum; 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1 cup Coconut Flavored Rum (I Used Malibu)
1 cup Unsalted Butter
3/4 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1-1/4 cup Sugar
2 cups Flour
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
2 whole Eggs
2/3 cups Greek Yogurt
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 cup Butter, Softened
5 cups Powdered Sugar
1/4 cups Coconut Rum
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract

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For the cupcakes:
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two 12-count standard cupcake pans with paper liners.
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring coconut rum and butter to a simmer. Slowly whisk cocoa powder into saucepan and continue whisking until mixture is creamy. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Meanwhile, whisk sugar, flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
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In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and Greek yogurt with an electric mixer. Slowly add coconut rum and cocoa mixture into the egg mixture. Combine on low speed. Slowly add flour and sugar mixture, mixing on low speed until completely incorporated.
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Fill baking cups three-fourths full. Bake for about 22 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
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For the frosting:
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In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with rum and vanilla, and continuing until desired frosting consistency is reached. Feel free to add more or less sugar or liquid based on how thick you want your frosting.
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Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.
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Recipe adapted from Jessica at howsweeteats.com.

1867

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

234

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 1 cup Coconut Flavored Rum (I Used Malibu), 1 cup Unsalted Butter, 3/4 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, and more.

Yes, Coconut Rum 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 Rum Cupcakes

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