White Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting Recipe

Name: White Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar; 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp (25 mL) coconut rum; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla; 2/3 cup (150 mL) milk; Cream Cheese Icing; 1/2 cup (125 mL) loosely packed sweetened flaked coconut; Muffin pan, lined with paper liners

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 eggs
2 tbsp (25 mL) coconut rum
1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla
2/3 cup (150 mL) milk
Cream Cheese Icing
1/2 cup (125 mL) loosely packed sweetened flaked coconut
Muffin pan, lined with paper liners

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, butter, eggs, rum and vanilla until smooth.
4
Alternately whisk in flour mixture and milk, making three additions of flour mixture and two of milk, beating just until smooth.
5
Scoop batter into prepared pan.
6
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and tops of cupcakes spring back when lightly touched.
7
Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
8
Remove from pan and let cool completely on rack.
9
Spread Cream Cheese Icing over cooled cupcakes.
10
Sprinkle coconut over frosting.
11
Variation: Substitute light-color rum for the coconut rum.
12
You can also substitute Easy Buttercream Frosting for the Cream Cheese Icing.

661

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder, 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt, 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, White Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting 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.

White Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions