Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting
Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting are a tropical escape in dessert form. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are infused with rich coconut flavor and topped with a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth coconut buttercream. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or a sweet indulgence, each bite transports you to paradise. Bake these delightful treats to impress your guests or simply enjoy them yourself.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and eggs until creamy. Gradually mix in coconut milk and shredded coconut.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture gently until just mixed. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth; add coconut extract and mix until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (55g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg