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These coconut cupcakes with lime buttercream frosting have a triple dose of coconut in the cupcakes and a soft, buttery texture. Then they’re topped with creamy, fluffy lime frosting & toasted coconut. These are the perfect tropical cupcake recipe!
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Ingredients
Coconut Cupcakes
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2/3 cup coconut milk , mixed very well*
Lime Buttercream Frosting
- 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut , for decorating (optional)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
- 1.5 tablespoons lime zest
- 3.5-4.5 cup powdered sugar , sifted
- 2 tablespoons lime juice , freshly squeezed - not from the bottle
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream , if needed
- 2-3 drops green food coloring , optional
Instructions
For full instructions you can go to justsotasty.com.
