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.