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Coconut Cupcakes
5 from 4 votes

Coconut Cupcakes

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 Standard Size Cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cupcakes
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 egg
  • 2/3 cup cream of coconut make sure it's cream of coconut, not coconut milk
Frosting
  • 6 ounces cream cheese softened, Philadelphia brand
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 cups powdered sugar optional - you can use 1/2-1 cup more if you want a thicker frosting
  • 1/2 cup cream of coconut
  • 1 cup flake coconut sweetened
Optional
  • coconut toasted, extra, for garnishing

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cupcake pan with 24 liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  3. In a separate bowl using a mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar and vanilla to bowl and beat well to combine. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  4. Add half the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until combined, then add half the buttermilk, mixing well to combine. Add remaining dry ingredients, mixing well to combine, followed by remaining buttermilk, mixing well to combine. Mix in cream of coconut.
  5. Scoop batter into prepared cupcake pan. Bake for approximately 15-19 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top of the cupcakes bounce back when lightly pressed. Remove from oven and cool completely prior to frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and cream cheese and mix well on medium until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add in vanilla and mix to combine. Add in powdered sugar and salt, stirring well to combine. Once frosting is well mixed, stir in cream of coconut and coconut flakes and stir well to combine. Frost cupcakes and enjoy.

Notes

  • If you want the coconut flavor without the added texture in the frosting, you can leave out the one cup of sweetened coconut. They will still be great.

Nutrition Information

Calories 399kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 312mg (13%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 565IU (11%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 Standard Size Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 399kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 312mg 13%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 565IU 11%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.