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Coconut Cupcakes with Key Lime White Chocolate Frosting

May 20, 2014 by Jodie 12 Comments

Coconut Cupcakes with Key Lime White Chocolate Frosting

I know it might seem a bit ridiculous with the amount of coconut and key lime we have here at num’s the word, but I don’t see an end in sight. Once again, this is one that I’m super excited to share with you.

These cupcakes are seriously my favorite cupcakes that I have ever made. I think. Well, maybe I shouldn’t make such blanket statements. I’ve made some pretty darn good cupcakes. But these are definitely up there with the good ones.

They are a combination of some of my favorite flavors and in some of the best ways. The cupcakes are moist and have a fantastic coconut flavor. The frosting is amazingly flavorful with key lime and an added awesomeness of melted white chocolate.

I’ve made these a couple of times and they were a hit every time.

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Coconut Cupcakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 41 minutes

Yield: about 20 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed sweetened coconut
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. Pulse coconut in a food processor until finely ground.
  3. Mix together coconut milk and sour cream, set aside.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, ground coconut and salt.
  5. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each one. Add extracts.
  7. With mixer on low, add flour in three batches, alternating with two additions of coconut milk and sour cream. Beat after each addition until combined.
  8. Divide batter evenly among lined cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
  11. Frost with Key Lime White Chocolate Frosting and garnish with toasted coconut.

Notes

Adapted from Martha Stewart

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https://delectabilities.com/coconut-cupcakes-key-lime-white-chocolate-frosting/
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Key Lime White Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces good quality white chocolate, chopped into small chunks
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon key lime juice
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Melt the white chocolate by microwaving in a microwave safe bowl on medium power for 90 seconds. Stir, then microwave again, in 30 second intervals, if needed until it is melted and smooth. Set aside.
  2. Beat butter until light and fluffy.
  3. With the mixer on low, gradually add the powdered sugar until well combined.
  4. Add the salt, vanilla, key lime juice and sour cream and mix until very smooth.
  5. Add the melted white chocolate and mix just until incorporated.

Notes

Adapted from Food Network

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https://delectabilities.com/coconut-cupcakes-key-lime-white-chocolate-frosting/

Filed Under: Cake & Cupcakes, Dessert Tagged With: Coconut, cupcakes, key lime, white chocolate

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Comments

  1. Melanie

    May 20, 2014 at 6:45 am

    Wow! These sound like my favorite combos in one!

    Reply
  2. Jasey

    May 20, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    ohhhh, these look divine!

    Reply
  3. Debi @ Life Currents

    May 20, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Yummers! My mom would love these, and her b-day is coming up soon. I think I’ll have to try this. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Jillian

    May 20, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Yum, the perfect cupcakes for summer!

    Reply
  5. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads

    May 20, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    These sound delicious! Gotta love cupcakes!

    Reply
  6. Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

    May 20, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    Yum! Tropical cupcakes. Perfect for summer. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Jen

    May 20, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    I am loving this! Sounds sweet and refreshing at the same time!

    Reply
  8. Maggie @ The Love Nerds

    May 20, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I am not a huge coconut fan, but my family would love these! I will have to keep them in mind for my mom’s birthday.

    Reply
  9. Krystal

    May 21, 2014 at 9:12 am

    The frosting on these is divine! I need to whip up a batch.

    Reply
    • Jodie

      May 21, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      It seriously is, Krystal! Definitely spoon worthy;)

      Reply
  10. Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy

    May 21, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    What a great flavor combo, yum! Also I love the new photos ladies, so cute and I just love how much natural light your kitchen has, jealous!

    Reply
    • Jodie

      May 21, 2014 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks Emily! We were really excited with how the pictures turned out too! The light in the kitchen is my favorite part of my house, but sadly we’re moving and I’m really hoping to find something similar!

      Reply

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