Description
Coconut Lime Summer Cupcakes offer a burst of tropical flavor in every bite. Light and fluffy, these delightful treats blend zesty lime and creamy coconut, making them the perfect addition to summer gatherings or a sweet indulgence on any day. Topped with vibrant lime zest, they are not only delicious but also visually appealing, ensuring they steal the spotlight at your next event. Experience a taste of paradise with each cupcake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- ? cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- ? cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy; gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in coconut milk, lime juice, and zest.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Stir in shredded coconut.
- Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg