Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting are a tropical delight that brings sunshine to your table. Each fluffy cupcake is infused with rich coconut flavor and topped with creamy buttercream, creating a blissful escape in every bite. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make treats will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something sweet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add coconut milk until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture; stir in shredded coconut.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with coconut buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg