Coconut Cream Cupcakes Recipe

These Coconut Cream Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavor of coconut with a light and fluffy cake. Topped with a creamy coconut frosting, they make for a perfect treat for any occasion.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for those looking to impress with a delicious dessert. The Coconut Cream Cupcakes Recipe is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Delicious Coconut Cream Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a moist coconut-flavored cake filled with a creamy coconut filling and topped with a light coconut frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and shredded coconut.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in additional shredded coconut if desired.
Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the coconut cream frosting and sprinkle with shredded coconut on top.
Serve: Enjoy your Coconut Cream Cupcakes as a delightful dessert!