Description
These Coconut Lime Cupcakes are a tropical delight with a perfect balance of citrusy lime and creamy coconut flavors. Moist and fluffy, these cupcakes are a refreshing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon coconut extract, zest of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, ½ cup canned coconut milk (well-shaken), ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, coconut extract, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with coconut milk. Stir in shredded coconut.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes until done.
- Cool and Frost: Cool cupcakes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Frost as desired.
Notes
- Top with lime zest and toasted coconut for extra flavor.
- Pair with cream cheese or coconut buttercream frosting.
- You can use unsweetened coconut for a less sweet option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
