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Coconut Lime Cupcakes Recipe

Coconut and lime is a flavor combination that screams tropical bliss, and turning it into a cupcake was an idea I couldn’t pass up. These Coconut Lime Cupcakes are bursting with the refreshing citrusy zing of lime and the rich, creamy sweetness of coconut.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • ½ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
For the Coconut Lime Frosting:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • ½ cup shredded coconut for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, lime juice, and zest.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with coconut milk. Mix until combined.
  5. Fold in shredded coconut.
  6. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, then cool completely.
  8. For frosting, beat butter, add powdered sugar, then lime juice, zest, and coconut milk. Frost cupcakes and garnish with shredded coconut.