Best 9 Lemon Filled Coconut Cupcakes Recipes

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Lemon-filled coconut cupcakes are delightful treats that combine the bright citrus flavor of lemon with the sweet and tropical taste of coconut. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a bake sale, or a simple gathering with friends and family. They're also relatively easy to make, so even beginner bakers can give them a try. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and beautiful lemon-filled coconut cupcakes that will be the star of any party.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON COCONUT CUPCAKES



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This is a great cupcake recipe that I created. Lemon and coconut together is such a great combo. If you want, you can substitute lime zest for the lemon zest in the frosting, for lime coconut cupcakes instead. You can also add no zest at all to make regular coconut cupcakes.

Provided by Cupcake Princess

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Lemon Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
5 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
⅔ cup milk
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
¼ cup shredded coconut, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Heat 5 tablespoons butter and milk together in a saucepan over low heat until butter is melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Beat white sugar, eggs, egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric hand mixer on low until mixture is smooth and thickened. Slowly pour flour mixture into sugar-egg mixture while mixing with the electric mixer until just incorporated. Slowly add butter-milk mixture; beat until just combined. Fold in 1/2 cup shredded coconut. Fill muffin cups with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Beat softened butter and cream cheese together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium. Gradually beat confectioners' sugar into creamed butter mixture on low until incorporated. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes; sprinkle about 1 teaspoon shredded coconut onto each cupcake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 199.4 mg, Sugar 29.4 g

LEMON-FILLED COCONUT CUPCAKES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix (recommended: Duncan Hines)
1 (4-serving size) package instant lemon pudding and pie filling mix (recommended: Jell-O)
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon yellow food coloring
2 (12-ounce) containers whipped cream whipped frosting (recommended: Betty Crocker)
3/4 cup prepared lemon curd
1 teaspoon imitation coconut extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with paper liners; set aside.
  • Spread 1 cup coconut on a baking sheet. Toast for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, coconut milk, oil, and yellow food coloring; beat with an electric mixer on low for 30 seconds. Scrape down the side of bowl. Beat on medium for 2 minutes more. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from muffin cups and cool completely on wire rack.
  • For lemon filling:
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup whipped cream frosting and the lemon curd until combined.
  • With a sharp knife, make a 1/2-inch slit in the top center of each cooled cupcake. Place lemon filling in a disposable piping bag; snip a small end off one corner of the bag, and pipe filling into cupcakes.
  • In a medium bowl, stir the coconut extract into the remaining whipped cream frosting and frost the cupcakes.
  • Toss together the toasted coconut and the remaining 1/2 cup untoasted coconut. Sprinkle the coconut mixture over the frosted cupcakes.

LEMON COCONUT CUPCAKES



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Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends and neighbors. -Debra Henderson, Booneville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
LEMON COCONUT FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
Shredded lemon zest, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Beat just until combined. Fold in coconut., Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, grated lemon zest, vanilla and lemon juice until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; stir in 1/4 cup coconut. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Garnish with shredded lemon zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON-FILLED CUPCAKES



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My family requests that I make these cupcakes every time I come home. For all lemon lovers!

Provided by Carlie O'Neal

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 cup water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
¼ cup vegetable shortening
¼ cup butter
¼ cup fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 ounces white chocolate, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Beat lemon cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl for 2 minutes.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
  • Bake cupcakes in the preheated oven until very lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool cupcakes thoroughly.
  • Cut vegetable shortening and 1/4 cup butter together in a bowl with a pastry cutter until well mixed. Beat lemon juice into shortening mixture until creamy.
  • Stir 2 cups confectioners' sugar into shortening mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, until the filling is smooth. Set filling aside.
  • Place white chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on High for 15 seconds and stir chocolate. Continue heating in 15-second intervals, stirring between heating until white chocolate is melted and smooth.
  • For frosting, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in melted white chocolate and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually beat in 4 cups confectioners' sugar, alternating with drizzles of orange juice, to make a smooth and creamy frosting.
  • Cut holes through the top of each cupcake. Holes should be deep enough to put filling inside.
  • Spoon lemon filling into the holes.
  • Pipe the cream cheese frosting on top of cupcakes; sprinkle with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 237.1 mg, Sugar 43 g

LEMON-FILLED COCONUT CAKE



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One of my coworkers brought this cake to a luncheon almost 40 years ago. It was so delicious that I asked for the recipe. I have baked it ever since, and it's always a hit! -Jackie Bergenheier, Wichita Falls, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large egg whites
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Transfer to three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; gently stir in lemon juice and butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Place one cake on serving plate; spread with half of the filling. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake. , For frosting, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, egg whites, water and cream of tartar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 10 minutes. , Transfer to a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Frost top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with coconut. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

FULL HOUSE: COCONUT CUPCAKES, LEMON CURD FILLING, COCONUT-LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING, TOASTED COCONUT



Full House: Coconut Cupcakes, Lemon Curd Filling, Coconut-Lemon Buttercream Frosting, Toasted Coconut image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

9.6 ounces cake flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 lemons, zested
1 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
8 ounces (2 sticks) butter
1 pound powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 lemon, zested
1 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with 15 regular-size cupcake liners.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk together thoroughly.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and whisk until the eggs whites form a soft meringue. Remove the egg white mixture from the mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Using the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and remaining 1 cup sugar. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the flour and coconut milk, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the flour. Once all the flour has been added, mix until smooth. Scrape down the sides and beat in the egg white mixture until smooth.
  • Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake until the tops are golden brown and the cupcakes are baked through, about 25 minutes. Rotate the cupcake pans halfway through the baking process.
  • For the lemon curd: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs. Stir in the butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix until smooth. Microwave on high for 1 minute and stir. Repeat 5 times, or until thick.
  • For the buttercream: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream the butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Beat in the extracts and lemon zest and beat until light and fluffy.
  • For the coconut: While cupcakes are baking, spread the shredded coconut over a sheet pan and toast and until light brown, about 7 minutes.
  • To assemble: Once the cupcakes are cool, core out the middle of each cupcake and generously fill with the lemon curd. Fill a pastry bag equipped with desired pastry tip with coconut-lemon buttercream. Pipe the buttercream over the top of each cupcake and sprinkle with toasted coconut.

LEMON COCONUT CUPCAKES



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This is a great cupcake recipe that I created. Lemon and coconut is such a good combanation. If you wan't you can subsatute lime zest for the lemon zest in the frosting for Lime Coconut Cupcakes. You can also add no zest at all to make regular coconut cupcakes.

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
5 tablespoons butter, cut into 5 pieces
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
shredded coconut, for topping

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with 12 paper baking cups. In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
  • In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat just until mixture is hot and butter is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed beat eggs, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla until lightened in color and thickened. On low speed gradually add flour mixture and beat until blended. Slowley add hot milk mixture and beat until combined. Stir in coconut.
  • Divide batter evenly between baking cups. Bake until toothpick inseted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cupcakes in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack to cool completley.
  • For the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl on medium speed cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • On low speed gradually add powdered sugar. Add vanilla and lemon zest and beat until smooth and creamy. Spread frosting on cupcakes and top with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 210.4, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 28.3, Protein 4

LEMON PUDDING FILLED COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH SHAVED COCONUT TOPPING



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Provided by Ani Phyo

Categories     Blender     Food Processor     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Tropical Fruit     Coconut     Tree Nut     Cashew     Pecan     Birthday     Shower     Chill     Vegan     Raw     Party     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

Lemon Pudding
1/3 cup cashews
1 1/2 bananas
1/4 cup lemon juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons agave syrup
Cupcakes
2 1/2 cups dry pecans
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup firmly packed pitted Medjool dates
3 tablespoons alcohol-free vanilla extract
Topping
1/2 cup shaved or shredded coconut

Steps:

  • To make the pudding, place the cashews in the Personal Blender with the grinder lid and 2-cup container or a food processor and grind into a powder. Add the bananas, lemon juice, and agave syrup and process until smooth. Place in the fridge to chill.
  • To make the cupcakes, combine the pecans, coconut, and salt in the food processor and process into evenly sized small pieces, taking care not to overprocess into a butter. Scoop the mixture into another bowl. Combine the dates and vanilla in the food processor and process into small pieces. Return the pecan mixture to the food processor and pulse to mix. The cake mix should have a crumbly but sticky texture.
  • Place 6 cupcake liners in a muffin pan. Use a 1/2-cup measuring cup to scoop 1/2 cup loosely packed pecan mixture into each. Using your fingertips, gently press to firm up the cupcakes and create cavities in the centers to hold the pudding. Make sure the edges reach the tops of the cupcake liners.
  • To assemble, scoop about 3 tablespoons pudding into each cupcake and top with coconut. Place the muffin pan in the refrigerator to chill for several hours to firm up the cupcakes before serving.
  • The pudding will keep for a few days in fridge when stored separately. The cupcakes, stored separately, will keep for several weeks in the fridge. The assembled cupcakes will keep in the fridge for a few days.

COCONUT-CREAM-FILLED CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Coconut-Cream-Filled Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 18 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon coconut extract
1 (1 lb) container dark chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Cupcake: Heat oven to 350°F Generously coat 18 indents in two cupcake pans with nonstick spray. in a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes, until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. On low speed, add flour mixture, alternating with milk, in two additions. Divide batter among indents, 1/3 cup each.
  • Bake at 350 F for 17 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes to rack and let cool completely.
  • Filling and Frosting: Beat butter, shortening, powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Mix in coconut extract. Transfer cream filling to a pastry bag and fit with a small tip. Insert tip deep into cupcake and fill with cream until you can see top bulging. Spread cupcakes with prepared frosting and serve.

Tips:

  • Using a toothpick to check if your cupcakes are done baking will help you avoid overbaking them. The toothpick should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached when inserted into the center of a cupcake.
  • To achieve the perfect consistency for your coconut filling, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using. This will make it easier to scoop and will help it hold its shape inside the cupcakes.
  • For an even more decadent treat, you can toast the coconut flakes before adding them to the cupcake batter. This will bring out their flavor and give the cupcakes a golden brown color.
  • If you don't have any cupcake liners, you can grease and flour a muffin tin instead. Just be sure to fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full, as the cupcakes will rise while baking.
  • Store your lemon-filled coconut cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

Lemon-filled coconut cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist coconut cake, tangy lemon filling, and sweet cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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