Coconut Cupcakes: Easy Lime Buttercream Frosting Delight
Delicious coconut cupcakes topped with zesty lime buttercream frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and lime zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the butter, powdered sugar, lime juice, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with lime buttercream frosting.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For an extra kick, add more lime zest to the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Coconut Cupcakes, Lime Buttercream Frosting, Easy Dessert