Coconut Cupcakes

How To Make Coconut Cupcakes

These coconut cupcakes are made with coconut milk and desiccated coconut, and topped with a soft coconut buttercream frosting and toasted coconut.

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Tip: Gather all ingredients before you get started to save some time.

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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.

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In another bowl beat together butter and sugar until fluffy.

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Add eggs and vanilla.

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To the mixture, alternate adding flour bit by bit...

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...and coconut milk bit by bit.

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Mix the batter until just combined.

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Transfer batter to the cupcake liners.

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Cool the cupcakes on a wire rack.

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Meanwhile, make the coconut buttercream frosting.

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Beat softened butter until light and fluffy.

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Mix in confectioners' sugar and milk.

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Add salt and vanilla extract, and mix again.

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Finally add coconut milk...

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...and stir until desired consistency is reached.

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Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with toasted coconut.

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