Coconut Cupcakes with Key Lime Icing

Coconut cupcakes with key lime icing are a popular dessert in the southern region of the United States, particularly in Florida where key limes are grown.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Coconut Cupcakes with Key Lime Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 cup Shredded Coconut
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
• 2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Key Lime Juice
• 1 teaspoon Lime Zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
4. Add the egg to the butter mixture and mix well. Then add the coconut milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the shredded coconut.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, key lime juice, and lime zest until smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, spread the key lime icing generously on top of each cupcake.
11. Optional: garnish with additional toasted coconut and lime zest.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.