Lemon Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 5 tablespoons butter, cut into 5 pieces; 2/3 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 egg yolk; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; Frosting; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; shredded coconut, for topping

Servings: persons

Cupcakes
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
5 tablespoons butter, cut into 5 pieces
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Frosting
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
shredded coconut, for topping

1
For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with 12 paper baking cups. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
2
In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat just until mixture is hot and butter is melted. Remove from heat.
3
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed beat eggs, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla until lightened in color and thickened. On low speed gradually add flour mixture and beat until blended. Slowley add hot milk mixture and beat until combined. Stir in coconut.
4
Divide batter evenly between baking cups. Bake until toothpick inseted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cupcakes in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack to cool completley.
5
For the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl on medium speed cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
6
On low speed gradually add powdered sugar. Add vanilla and lemon zest and beat until smooth and creamy. Spread frosting on cupcakes and top with coconut.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cupcakes, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

Lemon Coconut Cupcakes

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