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Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker
Most coconut cupcakes are often a bit too dense and flavorless in my opinion, often presenting bland cake with an avalanche of coconut plopped on top.
Tired of coconut cupcake posers, I decided to develop a recipe that would rally in the flavor of coconut in a cupcake.
Making the Perfect Coconut Cupakes
This one uses coconut milk in place of milk and butter instead of oil, and has shredded coconut through and through giving it a divine taste that puts other coconut cupcakes to shame!
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Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker
In light of that, the cupcake itself is surprisingly light in texture compared to other coconut cupcakes. The coconut cream cheese frosting enhances the cupcake so each bite is just sweet and exotic, leaving whispers of flavor behind.
It is, in my humble opinion, the ultimate coconut cupcake recipe.
More Divine Cream Cheese Frosted Treats
- Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
- Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- Apple Carrot Cupcakes
- Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
- Chocolate Mint Cupcakes
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
These are wonderful topped off with some freshly cut pineapple (not canned) or even mango.
We recommend using full-fat coconut milk since using light coconut milk will diminish the flavor.
Ingredients
For the coconut cupcakes
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/4 cups sugar
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3 eggs, room temperature
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sweetened desiccated coconut
For the coconut cream cheese frosting
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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8 ounces (1 package) Philly cream cheese, room temperature
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1/2 to 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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1/4 cup sweetened desiccated coconut, plus more for decorating
Method
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
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Beat the butter and sugar, add the eggs:
Beat the butter until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy again, another 3 minutes, scraping down the sides halfway through to ensure even mixing.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 30 seconds each. Be sure to scrape down the sides after each egg to ensure even mixing.
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Combine the dry ingredients:
Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
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Combine the coconut milk and vanilla:
Shake the can of coconut milk well. In a separate bowl, stir together 1 cup of coconut milk and the vanilla.
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Combine the dry and wet ingredients:
Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the butter sugar mixture and mix, then add 1/2 of the coconut milk mixture.
Continue alternating with the wet and dry mixtures, ending with the dry. Stop mixing once the ingredients become incorporated; do not over-mix!
Fold in the sweetened desiccated coconut.
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Fill the cupcake liners:
Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full.
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Bake:
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, rotating the pan after the first 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
Check with a toothpick to see if the cupcakes are done. If the toothpick comes out of the cupcake clean, then they're ready.
Allow the cupcakes to cool for a minute or two in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Make the frosting:
While the cupcakes are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting.
Beat the cream cheese for a minute. Add the butter and beat an additional 3 minutes. Scraped down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Slowly add the powdered sugar, tasting as you go. Add more sugar until you have reached the desired sweetness. Fold in the coconut.
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Decorate the cupcakes:
Spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle on a bit of extra shredded coconut on top to serve.
Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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259 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 24 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 259 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 11g | 53% |
Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
Sodium 187mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 16g | |
Protein 3g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 31mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 67mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |