Description
Delightful coconut-infused cupcakes topped with zesty lime frosting, perfect for summer and any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure thorough incorporation.
- Stir in the coconut milk and vanilla extract for that tropical kick.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to maintain the cupcakes’ light texture.
- Gently fold in the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Beat the softened butter for the frosting until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and lime juice, mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the lime zest and mix until fully combined.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with your refreshing lime frosting, and enjoy your tropical treat!
Notes
For dairy-free options, swap out the coconut milk for almond or soy milk. Feel free to customize the recipe with variations like lemon zest or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg