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.

umar duzzz
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I'm not a fan of coconut, but I'm sure these cupcakes are still delicious.


iryamukuru victor
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I'm allergic to coconut, but these cupcakes look so good I might have to make an exception.


Md Sahed
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These cupcakes sound delicious! I love coconut.


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I've never had a coconut cupcake before, but these look so good I might have to try them.


Mafiya Vhai
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I'm not sure about the coconut frosting, but the cupcakes themselves look amazing.


Katja Umensjö
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These cupcakes look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Meena Meena
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Overall, I thought these cupcakes were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Manohar Gyan
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I would have liked the coconut flavor to be more pronounced.


Layla Bronson
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The cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Sean Mupondori
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a moist crumb.


Rocky Chy
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Nandin zul
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cupcakes. The coconut flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Ab Star
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Tayyab Gin
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These cupcakes were a hit! They were moist and fluffy, with a delicious coconut flavor. The frosting was also perfect, not too sweet and not too runny.


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