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Coconut Lime Cupcakes

Deliciously moist cupcakes infused with coconut and lime flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lime Frosting
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and lime zest.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in shredded coconut.
  6. Pour the batter into a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest, mixing until smooth.
  3. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the lime frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for summer gatherings and can be topped with extra shredded coconut if desired.

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