coconut cupcakes

18 Pinches 1 Photo
Huntsville, AL
Updated on May 6, 2015

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

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prep time
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CUPCAKES
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • - coconut icing (below)
  • - large flaked coconut for garnish
  • FOR THE COCONUT ICING
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk

How To Make coconut cupcakes

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add coconut milk and eggs, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add butter, beating until smooth. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 16-20 minutes. Let cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire racks.
  • Step 2
    Make the coconut icing: In a large bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add coconut milk, beating until smooth. Spread icing on cupcakes. Garnish with coconut, if desired.

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