Best 5 Vanilla Coconut Flour Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of vanilla and coconut with our curated selection of the best vanilla coconut flour cupcake recipes. These delectable treats are not only incredibly flavorful but also cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free and grain-free options. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Embrace the richness of coconut flour, combined with the classic elegance of vanilla, as you explore a variety of recipes that cater to different skill levels and preferences. Get ready to transform your kitchen into a haven of sweet aromas and create irresistible cupcakes that will steal the show at any gathering.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VANILLA COCONUT FLOUR CUPCAKES



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These vanilla cupcakes, made with coconut flour for extra fiber, are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're baking for a birthday, a bake sale, or just for fun, they're a cinch to whip up and are sure to be a hit!

Provided by King Arthur Flour

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     King Arthur Flour

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
⅔ cup sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons gluten-free vanilla extract
6 large eggs, cracked into a bowl and whisked to combine
2 tablespoons milk
½ cup King Arthur Coconut Flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with 10 paper cupcake liners. For guaranteed crumble-free cupcakes, grease the liners.
  • Beat together the oil, sugar, salt, vanilla, and eggs. Add the milk, and whisk until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the coconut flour and baking powder. Add this mixture to the wet ingredients, and stir to combine.
  • Evenly divide the batter among the 10 liners, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake the cupcakes on the center rack of the oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the oven, and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Turn them out of the pan onto a rack to cool completely.
  • Frost the cupcakes with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 111.8 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 214.4 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

COCONUT CUPCAKES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 18 to 20 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
5 extra-large eggs at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
14 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat the 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 and almond extracts and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In 3 parts, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in 7 ounces of coconut.
  • Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Fill each liner to the top with batter. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking rack and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on low speed, cream together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with the remaining coconut.

COCONUT CUPCAKES



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I took these yummy treats to a picnic for our computer club one year, and they went like hotcakes! I should have made a double batch. With their creamy frosting and sprinkling of coconut, they appeal to kids and adults alike.-Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. 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 extracts. Place lemon juice in measuring cup and add milk, stir to combine and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in coconut., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and extracts until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

VANILLA BEAN-COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT FROSTING



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Provided by Abigail Johnson Dodge

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Coconut     Vanilla     Birthday     Party     Butter     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 18

Reduced coconut milk:
2 13-to 14-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk* (preferably organic)
Cupcakes:
2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 large eggs
Seeds scraped from 1 split vanilla bean or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup reduced coconut milk (see above), room temperature
Frosting:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup reduced coconut milk (see above), room temperature
Seeds scraped from 1 split vanilla bean or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted (for garnish)

Steps:

  • For reduced coconut milk:
  • Bring coconut milk to boil in large deep saucepan over medium-high heat (coconut milk will boil up high in pan). Reduce heat to mediumlow; boil until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely. Transfer to small bowl. Cover; chill (coconut milk will settle slightly as it cools). DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
  • For cupcakes:
  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Line eighteen 1/3-cup muffin cups with paper liners. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add sugar; beat on medium-high speed until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add 2 eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition and occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Beat in seeds from vanilla bean and remaining egg. Add half of flour mixture; mix on low speed just until blended. Add 1 cup reduced coconut milk; mix just until blended. Add remaining flour mixture; mix on low speed just until blended. Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake cupcakes until tops spring back when gently touched and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes in pans to rack; cool 10 minutes. Carefully remove cupcakes from pans and cool completely on rack.
  • For frosting:
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Add sugar, 1/3 cup reduced coconut milk, seeds from vanilla bean, and salt. Beat on medium-low speed until blended, scraping down sides of bowl. Increase to mediumhigh and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Using pastry bag fitted with large star tip, pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. (Alternatively, top each cupcake with 2 tablespoons frosting. Using small offset spatula, swirl frosting over top of cupcakes, leaving 1/2-inch plain border.) Sprinkle with coconut. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight containers; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Available at many supermarkets and at Indian, Southeast Asian, and Latin markets.

BUTTERY CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT TOPPING



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Perfect cupcakes to add to your lunch box. Very buttery with a yummy coconut and walnut topping. These never last more than an hour when I take them for my husbands co-workers. They are great served warm or cool.

Provided by LarissaSmith

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter, room temperature
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup flaked coconut
⅔ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper bake cups. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 1/3 cup butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well. Pour in the flour mixture alternately with 3/4 cup milk; beat well. Fill the prepared muffin cups evenly, about half full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, cream 1/4 cup butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in 2 tablespoons milk until well combined and fold in the coconut, walnuts, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • With the warm cupcakes in the muffin pan, carefully spread about 2 teaspoons of the frosting on the center of each one. Do not spread the frosting all the way to the edge.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Broil the tops of the cupcakes in the preheated oven until coconut is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 254.3 mg, Sugar 26 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, unsweetened shredded coconut. Sweetened coconut will make the cupcakes too sweet.
  • If you don't have coconut flour, you can make your own by grinding unsweetened shredded coconut in a food processor until it resembles fine flour.
  • Be sure to measure the coconut flour correctly. Coconut flour is very absorbent, so too much flour will make the cupcakes dry and crumbly.
  • If you don't have coconut oil, you can substitute another type of oil, such as canola oil or vegetable oil.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cupcakes tough.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the cupcakes dry.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have vanilla extract, you can substitute another type of extract, such as almond extract or lemon extract.

Conclusion:

These vanilla coconut flour cupcakes are a delicious and healthy treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and are easy to make. The cupcakes are also gluten-free and grain-free, making them a great option for people with dietary restrictions. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these vanilla coconut flour cupcakes a try!

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