Description
Tropical Breeze Summer Cupcakes are your passport to summer bliss! These light and fluffy vanilla cupcakes, topped with creamy coconut frosting and a zesty lime drizzle, evoke the flavors of a tropical getaway in every bite. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any sunny celebration, these vibrant treats will impress your guests and delight your taste buds. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll have a delicious batch ready to share in no time!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup coconut cream (whipped)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until smooth; add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in coconut milk, vanilla extract, and lime zest until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated; fill cupcake liners two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown; cool completely before frosting.
- Top each cupcake with whipped coconut cream frosting and drizzle with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (57g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg