Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting: A Tropical Delight
A delightful tropical treat with a refreshing lime twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in the vanilla and coconut milk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a zesty twist, add lime zest to the cupcakes.
- Pair with fresh fruit for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Coconut, Cupcakes, Lime, Buttercream, Frosting, Tropical