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Toasted coconut cupcakes
Soft and fragrant coconut cupcakes topped with whipped coconut buttercream and toasted coconut is a delicious tea-time treat and perfect for Easter.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 511 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- ½ cup canola/vegetable oil
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup coconut/Greek yogurt
- 2 extra-large eggs
For whipped coconut buttercream
- 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
- 4 cups icing/powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp coconut milk
- pinch of salt
- Toasted shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF and line a 12-hole muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, coconut and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl/mixing jug, whisk the sugar, coconut milk, oil, yogurt and eggs together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners. Place in the oven and allow to bake until the cupcakes are golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, whip the butter until pale and fluffy. Scrape the bowl once or twice while whipping to ensure the butter is smooth.
- Sift in the icing sugar and salt and whip until light and fluffy. With the mixer running, add the coconut milk one tablespoon at a time until the buttercream is smooth, pale and fluffy.
- To make the toasted coconut, place the shredded coconut in a non-stick pan and toast over medium-high heat, stirring regularly, until the coconut is golden brown and toasted. Allow to cool completely.
- Spread or pipe the buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes then top with the toasted coconut and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
124mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
735IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 735IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.