Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting


 
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.

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