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.

Arun Sharma
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Overall, I really enjoyed these cupcakes. They're easy to make and they taste great. I'll definitely be making them again.


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The cupcakes are good, but the frosting is a bit too runny. I'm going to try adding some more powdered sugar next time.


Mk Malhi23
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These cupcakes are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.


Adegbite Alimah
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I'm allergic to coconut, so I substituted almond milk and almond extract. The cupcakes still turned out delicious!


Aayushma Regmi
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I'm new to baking and these cupcakes were really easy to make. They turned out great!


Man Sandhu
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Supar Man
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I love the coconut flavor in the frosting.


Jill Bills
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they always turn out great. They're a favorite in my family.


Gabriel M. Lamaswala
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kevin Demers
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The frosting is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cupcakes themselves are perfect.


victor zepeda
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these cupcakes changed my mind. They're so delicious!


James McDade
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These cupcakes are so easy to make! I even made them with my kids as a fun activity.


Joe Baptiste
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Nima Rexaei
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These cupcakes are amazing! The lemon and coconut flavors are perfectly balanced, and the texture is light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


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