Description
Coconut Cupcakes are your ticket to a tropical escape, featuring light and fluffy cake infused with vibrant coconut flavors. Topped with a creamy frosting, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion or just an everyday indulgence. Whether it’s a birthday party or a cozy afternoon, these cupcakes will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- For Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar, 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in coconut milk and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, shredded coconut, and salt; gradually fold into wet ingredients.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg