Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting. These fluffy cupcakes are infused with rich coconut flavor and topped with a zesty lime buttercream that balances sweetness with a refreshing kick. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or simply a sweet treat at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress family and friends alike. The combination of moist coconut cake and creamy lime frosting makes each bite a little piece of paradise. Easy to make and beautifully customizable, these cupcakes bring sunshine to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Lime zest and juice for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin pan with papers.
- Process shredded coconut until fine; whisk with flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs, vanilla, and coconut extracts.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients followed by coconut milk.
- Spoon batter into muffin papers; bake for 15–17 minutes until golden.
- For frosting, beat butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar, lime zest, and juice until desired flavor is achieved.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with toasted coconut if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg