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Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting

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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 , opt...

VEGAN CHOCOLATE LAVENDER CUPCAKES (GLUTEN-FREE OPTION)

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  These cupcakes are inspired by an old (non-vegan) recipe of mine for chocolate lavender cupcakes. I adored these cupcakes and have been meaning to make a vegan version for a while now. So here they are!   Servings: 12 cupcakes   INGREDIENTS FOR THE SUGAR-FREE LAVENDER BUTTERCREAM 1 tbsp dried lavender buds + extra for decoration 125 g good-tasting dairy-free butter 200 g xylitol mixed in a blender on high power for a few minutes until it turns to powder* A small amount of natural violet food dye optional     FOR THE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES 175 g spelt flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour 1 tsp bicarbonate soda A pinch of salt 50 g cocoa powder 225 g coconut sugar** 275 ml hot water 60 ml sunflower oil or other mild-tasting vegetable oil 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar     INSTRUCTIONS For full instructions you can go to wallflowerkitchen.com .