Description
Delightful Coconut Lime Cupcakes that transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with the zing of lime and creamy coconut.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 cup frosting (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lime zest and lime juice.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk. Mix until just combined. Fold in the shredded coconut if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool before frosting if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg