Best 7 Coconut Cupcakes With Key Lime Frosting Recipes

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Coconut and key lime are a match made in tropical paradise. The delicate sweetness of coconut pairs perfectly with the tart, tangy flavor of key limes, creating a flavor combination that is both refreshing and indulgent. These coconut cupcakes with key lime frosting are the perfect way to enjoy this classic flavor pairing. The cupcakes are moist and fluffy, with a tender crumb and a hint of coconut flavor. The key lime frosting is smooth and creamy, with a bright, tangy flavor that will make your taste buds dance. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just because, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

KEY LIME-COCONUT CUPCAKES



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Coconut oil is the special ingredient in these delicately flavored, tender cupcakes. Garnish with a slice of fresh Key lime if desired.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup virgin coconut oil
3 tablespoons Key lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons Key lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup virgin coconut oil
1 ½ teaspoons Key lime juice
½ teaspoon Key lime zest
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat white sugar and 1/2 cup coconut oil in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and airy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons Key lime juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons Key lime zest, and vanilla extract. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low. Beat in 1/3 of the flour mixture at a time, alternating with 1/2 the milk and ending with the last 1/3 of the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. Pour batter into the muffin cups until about 2/3-full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup coconut oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and well combined. Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons Key lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon Key lime zest. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar. Frost cooled cupcakes.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the flaked coconut until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove from pan to cool, about 5 minutes. Top frosted cupcakes with the coconut, pressing in lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 35 g

COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH LIME BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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From Cooking Light. These amazing cupcakes taste like they came straight from a bakery! The recipe calls for potato starch but I haven't been able to locate any. Instead, I substituted it with corn starch and it still tasted delicious. These are only 196 calories per cupcake!

Provided by Pamelamb

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
4 1/2 ounces flour (approximately 1 cup)
3 tablespoons potato starch (or corn starch)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large egg
1 large egg white
2/3 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon half-and-half (you can also use fat free half-and-half)
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 3/4 ounces powdered sugar, sifted (approximately 1 1/3 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. Place 2 muffin cup liners in each of 12 muffin cups. Coat liners with cooking spray.
  • To measure flour, weigh or lightly spoon it into measuring cup and level with knife. Combine flour, potato starch, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and whisk.
  • Combine 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tbsp softened butter in a large bowl and beat with mixer at medium speed until blended. Blend until the consistency is similar to damp sand.
  • One at a time, add egg and beat well then add egg white and beat well.
  • Add flour mixture and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Fold in coconut and vanilla.
  • Spoon cupcake batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350F for 18 minutes or until surface springs back up when lightly touched in center.
  • Prepare frosting. To do so, combine 3 tbsp of softened butter, half-and-half, grated lime rind, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Spread approximately 2 1/2 tsp of frosting onto each cupcake.

COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH KEY LIME FROSTING



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This one was a real winner with my children. Whenever I get out the icing bag, they go bonkers and yesterday was no different. I had to hold them back when they arrived home from school, so that I could get a couple of these cupcakes frosted the way I wanted for a quick photo shoot. Once I put down the icing bag, my younger son set to work on icing the rest of the batch. He did a great job and had a good time while my older son ate them. Cupcake fun was had by all. http://www.elanaspantry.com/coconut-cupcakes-key-lime-icing/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10 cupcakes, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 eggs
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1/2 baking soda
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl blend eggs, coconut oil and agave nectar with a hand mixer.
  • Pulse in coconut flour, salt and baking soda.
  • Allow batter to sit and thicken just a bit.
  • Line a cupcake tin with unbleached baking cups.
  • Spoon ¼ cup cupcake batter into each cupcake liner.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Frost with Key Lime Icing and serve.

KEY LIME COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 to 14 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 heaping teaspoon grated key lime zest
1 1/2 tablespoons key lime juice (bottled or freshly squeezed)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/3 cups loosely packed sweetened coconut flakes (3.5 ounces)
5 ounces good quality white chocolate, chopped into small chucks
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon key lime juice (bottled or freshly squeezed)
1/4 cup sour cream
Finely grated key lime zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, key lime zest and juice and mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In 5 parts total, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold the coconut into the cupcake batter.
  • Line a muffin pan with paper liners and fill each liner almost to the top with batter. A spring loaded 1/4 cup ice cream scoop works great for this and ensures the cupcakes are all the same size. Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops begin to brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer cupcakes to a baking rack to cool completely.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling you can make the frosting. In a small heat proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, carefully and slowly melt the white chocolate. Remove from heat and let cool until just slightly warm. Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, gradually add the powdered sugar until well combined. Add the salt, vanilla extract, key lime juice, and sour cream and mix until very smooth. Add the melted white chocolate and mix just until incorporated.
  • Frost the cupcakes and garnish with a bit of grated key lime zest. Enjoy!
  • A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

KEY LIME CUPCAKES



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I made these light, tangy cupcakes on a chilly day to remind me of our vacation in southern Florida, where Key lime pies are star attractions. -Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons grated Key lime zest
2 teaspoons Key lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with paper or foil liners., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk cracker crumbs, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and lime zest until blended. Beat in lime juice and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Pipe or spread onto cupcakes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

KEY LIME COCONUT POKE CUPCAKES



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JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin and four key limes give these cupcakes their citrusy appeal. To make them even tastier, top with frosting and toasted coconut.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
1 container (16 oz.) ready-to-spread vanilla frosting
1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted
4 key limes, each cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter and bake as directed for cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 min. Pierce tops with skewer.
  • Add boiling water to gelatin mix; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Spoon over cupcakes. Refrigerate 30 min. Remove from pans.
  • Spread cupcakes with frosting. Sprinkle with coconut; top with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 2 g

COCONUT-LIME CUPCAKES



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This is a combination/variation on my coconut and lemon cake recipes. It goes great with mango-lime filling and coconut cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Laroo

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter
4 eggs
1 tablespoon coconut extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup fresh lime juice
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons freshly grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 36 cupcake cups with paper liners.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in the bowl of an electric stand mixer until fluffy, about 10 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, adding coconut extract and vanilla extract with the last egg.
  • Combine flour, 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and nutmeg in another bowl. Beat into the egg mixture until thoroughly combined; beat in buttermilk and lime juice. Stir in coconut and lime zest.
  • Fill each of the prepared cupcake cups with about 1/4 cup of batter using a large cookie scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 110.7 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

Tips for Baking Coconut Cupcakes with Key Lime Frosting:

Mise en Place:
  • Measure and prepare all ingredients before starting to bake.
  • Preheat the oven to the desired temperature according to the recipe to ensure even baking.
  • Use room temperature ingredients, especially butter and eggs, for better emulsification and a smoother batter.
Baking the Cupcakes:
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in dense and tough cupcakes.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only about 2/3 full to prevent overflowing during baking.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Making the Key Lime Frosting:
  • Use freshly squeezed key lime juice for a brighter and more intense flavor.
  • Beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy before adding the other ingredients.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to avoid lumps and achieve a smooth and creamy frosting.
Assembly and Decoration:
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a piping bag or a spoon to apply the frosting to the cupcakes.
  • Garnish with a twist of key lime zest or a sprinkle of shredded coconut for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of coconut and key lime with these delectable Coconut Cupcakes with Key Lime Frosting. By following the tips and techniques provided, you'll create moist and fluffy cupcakes with a zesty and refreshing frosting that will tantalize your taste buds. Remember to use high-quality ingredients, measure accurately, and bake the cupcakes until they are just done to ensure a perfect texture. The combination of coconut and key lime flavors is a match made in dessert heaven, and these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any occasion. Enjoy the sweet and tangy goodness of these coconut cupcakes with key lime frosting!

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