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Coconut Rum Cupcakes
Coconut Rum Cupcakes are a surprisingly easy and moist homemade cake made with coconut milk and a hint of rum and topped off with a dusting of toasted coconut for a tropical treat you will love!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
57 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 662 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 c. unsalted butter
- 1 ½ c. granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 c. coconut milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 ¼ c. flour
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. rum extract
Buttercream:
- 1 c. shortening butter flavored
- 1 c. butter
- ½ c. coconut milk
- ½ tsp. rum extract
- ½ tsp. almond extract
- 32 oz. bag powdered sugar
- 2 c. shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar for a minute. Add the eggs, sour cream and coconut milk and mix until combined. Add the remaining cake ingredients and beat for 1-2 minutes until smooth and only a few lumps are visible.
- In 24 lined cupcake pans, fill each cup ¾ full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, spread the coconut on a baking pan and bake for 5-7 minutes, stirring every couple minutes to ensure it doesn't burn. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and shortening for 3-4 minutes until smooth and lightened a bit in color. Add the extracts, coconut milk and ⅓ of the powdered sugar and beat for 2-3 minutes. Add half of the remaining powdered sugar and beat for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the remainder of the powdered sugar and beat the buttercream until it is light and fluffy. The longer you beat the buttercream, the lighter it will become.
- Pipe or spread the buttercream on the cooled cupcakes and after each one immediately sprinkle with toasted coconut. If you wait too long, the coconut won't stick to the buttercream. Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
662kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
245mg
(10%)
Potassium
173mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
60g
(120%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.