Lemon Coconut Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
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Lemon Coconut Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
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Lemon Coconut Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting are a delectable treat packed with the freshest lemon flavor!
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Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3 eggs separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- To make the cupcakes, preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing until well blended. Add vanilla, lemon juice and lemon zest and beat until combined. Slowly add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the coconut milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed and beat until combined.
- In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. (You can use a stand mixer or hand mixer.) Stir one-fourth of the egg whites into the cake batter to lighten, then fold in the remaining egg whites until combined. (Be careful not to over mix. You want some egg whites to still be visible in the batter.) Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Slowly add 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar and beat until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and remaining sugar. Beat for an additional one to two minutes.
- Pipe frosting onto each cupcake and sprinkle with coconut. Garnish with sliced lemons, as desired.
Notes
- You can use standard lemons or Meyer lemons.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
432kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
136mg
(6%)
Potassium
136mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4.9mg
(5%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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