VEGAN CUPCAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a muffin form with 12 paper muffin paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter with the sugar and the salt and beat with an electric hand mixer until combined and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Then add the remaining ingredients. Beat until well combined. Make sure not to overmix the batter.
- To prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the muffin liners, spray them with nonstick baking spray after you've placed them in the muffin tray. Then divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake at 350 °F for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer them to a cooling rack and let them cool down completely.
- In the meantime, make the vanilla frosting. Place the softened vegan butter in a medium bowl and beat it with an electric hand mixer until creamy and smooth. This should take about 45 second to 1 minute.
- Gradually add half of the powdered sugar and beat on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed. Add the canned coconut milk, the vanilla extract, and the remaining powdered sugar. Increase to medium-high speed and beat for about 30-45 seconds, until you've got a fluffy and smooth frosting. Make sure not to overbeat.
- If your frosting is too thick, add more coconut milk (about 1 tablespoon). If it's too thin for your liking, add extra powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency (start with ¼ cup).
- Use a piping bag to evenly divide the frosting on the cupcakes. Add some vegan sprinkles on top if you want.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 4 g, Sodium 167 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 39 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ALOHA CUPCAKES
A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them to the tropics. The macadamia nuts are completely optional (the friend happens to be allergic), and the cupcakes are still fantastic without them. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Whisk first 4 ingredients; set aside. Beat eggs and sugar on medium speed for 1 minute. Add oil and coconut extract; beat 1 minute more. Add half the flour mixture; beat on low speed. Combine coconut milk and vinegar. Add half to batter; beat just until combined. Beat in the remaining flour mixture, then the remaining coconut milk mixture just until smooth., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until cupcakes are golden brown and spring back lightly when touched, 15-18 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on wire rack., For frosting, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup at a time, adding finely chopped pineapple and pineapple juice after beating in 2 cups of sugar. Add additional confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice to reach desired consistency., Spoon frosting onto cupcakes. Top with toasted coconut and, if desired, chopped macadamia nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
COCONUT CUPCAKES
I took these yummy treats to a picnic for our computer club one year, and they went like hotcakes! I should have made a double batch. With their creamy frosting and sprinkling of coconut, they appeal to kids and adults alike.-Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Place lemon juice in measuring cup and add milk, stir to combine and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition. Fold in coconut., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and extracts until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
APPLE CUPCAKES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners.
- Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, cream the butter and vanilla sugar together until fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Combine the flour, nutmeg, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Add half the flour mixture to the creamed butter, then add the sour cream, and then the rest of the flour. Beat until well combined, taking care not to over mix. Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- Divide batter between prepared muffin tins, filling them 1/2 way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean and the tops spring back when pressed gently, about 20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the tin on a rack for 10 minutes then remove from the tin and cool completely.
- Put apple butter into a small pastry bag with an open tip Squeeze a small amount into the center of each cupcake. Continue cooling completely. Then frost with icing.
- For the frosting: Using a hand or standing mixer, beat cream cheese and butter together, at medium speed, until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in vanilla and lemon juice. On low speed, gradually add in confectioners' sugar and beat until well combined. Frost as desired.
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Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Shredded coconut and sliced apples for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the coconut milk and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped apples.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each one about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla extract, beating until everything is combined.
- Using a piping bag, pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Top each cupcake with shredded coconut and a slice of apple for decoration.
Variations
- Add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut into the cupcake batter for a more prominent coconut flavor.
- Try using different types of apples such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Pink Lady to change up the taste of the cupcakes.
- For a healthier option, use organic, unsweetened and low-fat coconut milk or substitute it with soy or almond milk.