Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting

Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these irresistible Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Buttercream Frosting! Featuring a tender, moist crumb infused with rich coconut milk and sweetened shredded coconut, these cupcakes achieve the perfect balance of decadence and lightness. The crowning glory is the zesty lime buttercream frosting, whipped to perfection with fresh lime juice and zest for a tangy citrus kick that beautifully complements the coconut base. Finished with a sprinkle of shredded coconut for a touch of texture and visual appeal, these cupcakes are a refreshing dessert ideal for summer parties, tropical-themed celebrations, or anytime you crave a tropical escape. Simple to make and bursting with flavor, this recipe is sure to become your go-to indulgence! Keywords: coconut cupcakes, lime buttercream, tropical dessert, easy cupcake recipe, homemade cupcakes.

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 0.5 cups coconut milk (unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cups unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon coconut milk (unsweetened, for frosting)
• 0.25 cups shredded sweetened coconut (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

Mix in the coconut milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the batter comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the shredded sweetened coconut using a spatula.

Step 8

Scoop the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 9

Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the lime buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

Step 12

Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until incorporated.

Step 13

Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and coconut milk. Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is fluffy and easy to spread.

Step 14

Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them generously with the lime buttercream using a piping bag or a spatula.

Step 15

Sprinkle the frosted cupcakes with shredded sweetened coconut as a garnish.

Step 16

Serve and enjoy these tropical-inspired treats!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1624.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7013.5

Total Fat 390.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 264.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1147.0mg	0%
Sodium 1551.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 880.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 674.4g
Protein 44.5g	0%

Vitamin D 288.3IU	0%
Calcium 226.2mg	0%
Iron 17.0mg	0%
Potassium 1277.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.7%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 48.8%