Description
These Coconut Cupcakes are soft, moist, and packed with tropical flavor, topped with creamy coconut frosting and a sprinkle of toasted coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 3/4 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract (for frosting)
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for frosting consistency)
- Additional shredded or toasted coconut for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla and coconut extracts.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and coconut milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Stir in shredded coconut.
- Divide batter among liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in coconut extract.
- Add heavy cream if needed for desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and top with additional shredded or toasted coconut.
Notes
- Add crushed pineapple for a piña colada twist.
- Use whipped cream frosting for a lighter option.
- Insert coconut cream or jam in the center for a surprise filling.
- Decorate with maraschino cherries or mini umbrellas for a fun tropical look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg