Description
Delightful coconut cupcakes topped with zesty lime buttercream frosting for a tropical treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2/3 cup coconut milk, mixed very well
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (for frosting)
- 1.5 tablespoons lime zest
- 3.5–4.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream (if needed)
- 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for decorating, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir with a whisk until well-mixed.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded sweetened coconut.
- Fill the muffin tin with batter, filling each liner about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool the cupcakes in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the frosting by creaming together softened butter and lime zest. Gradually add powdered sugar and lime juice, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with shredded coconut if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use fresh lime juice and zest. Can substitute coconut milk with almond milk for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: coconut cupcakes, lime frosting, tropical dessert, baking, summer treats