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Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting

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Delightful Coconut Cupcakes topped with zesty Lime Buttercream Frosting, offering a perfect tropical balance of sweetness and tang.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2/3 cup coconut milk, mixed well
  • 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for decorating)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
  • 1.5 tablespoons lime zest
  • 3.5–4.5 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon whipping cream (if needed)
  • 2–3 drops green food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Combine the coconut milk with the mixture.
  6. Fold in the dry ingredients alternating with the coconut milk.
  7. Add the shredded coconut.
  8. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  11. Make the lime buttercream frosting by beating the butter until creamy, then gradually adding powdered sugar, lime juice, and zest.
  12. Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate with sweetened shredded coconut.

Notes

You can prepare these cupcakes a day in advance and frost them just before serving for the best texture. They are also freezable for up to three months.

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