Description

Whip up a batch of Coconut Cupcakes that are moist, fluffy, and bursting with coconut flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes feature a delightful cream cheese frosting and are easy to make, letting you enjoy homemade goodness with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
¼ cup neutral cooking oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable)
2 large eggs (room temperature preferred)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon table salt
⅔ cup coconut milk
6 oz cream cheese (softened)
6 Tablespoons salted butter (softened)
3 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon coconut extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, butter, and oil until creamy and well-combined using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs and extracts, stirring the batter on low-speed until well combined.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Alternate adding the flour mixture and coconut milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture, gently stirring after each addition until just combined.
Evenly divide the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
Bake for 17-19 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Let the cupcakes cool in their tin for 5 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack to cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, combine cream cheese and butter in a large bowl and beat on low-speed until smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well between each addition until thoroughly combined.
Add coconut and vanilla extract, stir to combine, and spread or pipe frosting over cooled cupcakes.

Notes

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting for the best texture.
Feel free to add shredded coconut to the frosting for extra texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 320
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg