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Easy Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
10 T. (5 oz) unsalted butter, very soft
1 cup sugar
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs
2/3 cup plus 2 T. coconut milk, divided
1 t. vanilla extract for 1/2 t. coconut extract
1 c. shredded coconut divided
1 1/4 cup cake flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions:
Directions:
1 - Adjust oven rack to middle position and to 350 degrees. Line 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. Whisk butter, sugar, and salt in large bowl until creamy and light. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Whisk in 2/3 cup coconut milk, vanilla, and 1/2 cup coconut.

2 - Add flour and baking powder in the bowl and then whisk just until combined. Spoon batter into cups and bake until just set, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before icing.

3 - Stir confectioners' sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons coconut milk in bowl until smooth. Adjust with more sugar or milk to achieve a thick glaze consistency. Add a drop of vanilla or coconut flavoring if desired.

4 - Spoon glaze over cupcakes and sprinkle with coconut.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12

 

 

 

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