Best Quick And Easy Coconut Cupcakes Recipes

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COCONUT CUPCAKES



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A white cake recipe with a coconut twist. I had some coconut in my fridge that needed to be used, and this is what I came up with. If you want a more intense coconut flavor, add a teaspoon or two of coconut extract. Try putting your coconut in a food processor or blender if you prefer a smoother-textured cupcake. This is the first recipe I've come up with on my own, so any suggestions would be appreciated.

Provided by Jessica

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup white sugar
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup butter, softened
2 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
1 ¼ cups unsweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Mix sugar, applesauce, and butter together in a bowl.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until medium peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the tip of the peak formed by the egg whites should curl over slightly.
  • Stir egg yolks and vanilla extract into applesauce mixture; fold in egg whites. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Beat coconut milk into batter until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in shredded coconut for about 30 seconds. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 213.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

COCONUT CUPCAKES



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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

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional coconut, toasted

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.

QUICK AND EASY COCONUT CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Quick and Easy Coconut Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anovamom

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box white cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting
sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line muffin tin with paper cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a bowl, using an electric mixer, mix the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and coconut extract on medium speed until moistened and smooth. Stir in the chopped coconut.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tins (the batter will nearly fill each liner to the top).
  • Bake until the muffins spring back when lightly touched, or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool.
  • Spread the frosting on the cooled cupcakes at room temperature and sprinkle generously with flaked coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 199.5, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 25.6, Protein 1.9

QUICKIE COCONUT CUPCAKES



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Note: Make a kid's cupcake party even easier on yourself: Go to your favorite bakery and ask for undecorated vanilla and chocolate cupcakes. Then, all you have to do is whip up some icing and put out the toppings!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 23m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 box classic white or vanilla cake mix (recommended: Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe)
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons coconut extract (found on the baking aisle of the supermarket)
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, finely chopped
2 to 3 cups Cupcake Icing, recipe follows, colored with your favorite color
Licorice whips
Crushed peppermint candies
Crushed lemon drops
Multi-colored jimmies or nonpareils
Mini white and dark chocolate chips
Small chocolate candies
Colored decorating sugars
Cereals such as corn pops, fruit rings, or graham cracker cereal squares
or graham cracker cereal squares
1 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 pounds confectioners' sugar (3 boxes)
1/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Food coloring, such as yellow, blue, and red, or your favorite

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (12 portion) muffin tins with paper cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a bowl, using an electric mixer, mix the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and coconut extract on medium speed until moistened and smooth. Stir in the chopped coconut. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tins. The batter will nearly fill each liner to the top. Bake until the muffins spring back when lightly touched, or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.
  • When cool, put the icing out with spoons or small spatulas along with bowls of the cupcake toppings for the kids to decorate their own cupcakes.
  • In the bowl of a large electric mixer, using the paddle attachment, whip the butter on high speed until very soft. Meanwhile, place a large sheet of parchment paper on a work surface. Using a large sifter, sift a pound of confectioners' sugar onto the parchment. This helps prevent clumping, and makes the mixing easier. Lower the speed of the mixer, and, using the parchment as a funnel, pour the sugar into the bowl and mix slowly until combined. Add the milk and mix until combined. Sift the second pound of sugar onto the parchment sheet. Again at low speed, add the sugar and mix well. Once combined, sift the remaining sugar and add it with the vanilla and mix. Once it is combined, turn the mixer speed up and beat the icing until very light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • If desired, divide the icing into smaller batches and color with food coloring.
  • Spread the icing on cooled cupcakes while at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftover icing, but be sure to let it come back to room temperature before using. Re-whip the icing to make it fluffy again.
  • Yield: about 8 cups, enough for at least 6 dozen cupcakes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Ease of preparation: easy

COCONUT CUPCAKES



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Trade in snow and evergreens for sunshine and palm trees by making these dreamy desserts. The cupcakes are packed with coconutty flavor, from the coconut milk and extract in the batter to the generous sprinkle of coconut flakes on top. (Bonus points if you shred the meat from a fresh coconut!)

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2/3 cups cake flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract, optional
1 1/3 cups full-fat coconut milk or whole milk
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted, plus more as needed
1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or whole milk, plus more as needed
2 cups large unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 standard 12-cup cupcake/muffin pans with liners. Set aside.
  • Sift the cake flour into a large bowl. Sift in the baking powder. Add the salt and whisk to combine.
  • Beat the butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-low speed until pale and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the eggs 2 at a time and beat until combined after each, about 1 minute. Beat in the vanilla and coconut extracts.
  • Add the flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with half of the milk after each addition, starting and ending with the flour and mixing on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain after each addition, about 1 minute.
  • Spoon the batter evenly among the 24 cupcake liners. Bake until springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Place the pans on a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  • For the glaze and topping: Add the confectioners' sugar to a medium bowl. Stir in the milk and whisk to form a glaze. If the glaze is too runny, whisk in a little more confectioners' sugar. If too thick, whisk in about another teaspoon of milk.
  • Turn a cupcake upside down and dip the top into the glaze. Place the cupcake, right-side-up, on a serving platter. Sprinkle the top with coconut flakes to cover. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes.
  • Enjoy immediately or store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

EASY COCONUT CUPCAKES RECIPE



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These moist cupcakes get their coconut flavor from coconut milk and chopped coconut. Just spoon the easy coconut glaze over the top.

Provided by Yvonne Ruperti

Categories     Dessert     Snack     Cupcakes     Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 tablespoons (5 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft
1 cup (7 ounces) granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut milk, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract)
1 cup shredded, sweetened, coconut, divided
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and to 350°F. 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 time, until combined. Whisk in 2/3 cup coconut milk, vanilla, and 1/2 cup coconut.
  • Add flour and baking powder to the bowl and then whisk until just 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.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons coconut milk in bowl until smooth (see note). Adjust with more sugar or milk to achieve a thick glaze consistency. Add a drop of vanilla or coconut flavoring if desired.
  • Spoon glaze over cupcakes and sprinkle with coconut. This Recipe Appears In One Bowl Baking: Easy Coconut Cupcakes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 31 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize Serves 12, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MINI COCONUT CUPCAKES



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Tuesday night was eat out night! But, I wanted a little something sweet afterwards, so, I got in the kitchen to see what we had. I found a Duncan Hines Classic White cake mix and confectioners' sugar, and coconut! I decided to make coconut mini cupcakes!! We thoroughly enjoyed them and I hope y'all do too!!! As Julia Child...

Provided by Nancy McLendon

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 duncan hines classic cake mix, use milk instead of water and butter instead of oil
1 1/2 c coconut
6 Tbsp butter
1 lb package confectioners' sugar
1/4 c light cream, (i used whole milk, it did just as well)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Take the cake mix. Of course, I didn't exactly go by the box. I used the same measurements, but I used milk instead of water, and butter, (that's the southern gal in me!!), instead of oil. Mix all ingredients. Next, put 3/4 cup or more or less, (your preference), coconut into the cake mix and fold in. I have a mini cupcake pan and I put those cute, little cupcake cups in it. Fill them about 3/4 full and cook around 20 minutes or until done in a 350 degree oven.
  • 2. The frosting came from my mother's old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.. Here it is following: Cream butter; gradually add about half the sugar, blending well. I used a hand mixer for the blending thoughout this recipe. Beat in 2 tablespoons cream(I used milk, it works just as well) and vanilla. Gradually blend in remaining sugar. Add enough milk(cream) to make of spreading consistency. Next, add in your preference (about 3/4 cup, more or less), coconut and mix in with a spoon. Depending on the amount of frosting you want on the cupcakes, you may want to double this frosting recipe. Oh, a note on the recipe in the cookbook states: For a more creamy frosting, beat in 1 egg instead of first 2 tablespoons cream/milk. After adding remaining sugar, beat in cream for spreading consistency.

EASY CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES



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These carrot cake cupcakes are made extra easy thanks to a box of Betty's cake mix! With just 10 minutes of prep, 24 servings of everyone's favorite springtime treat could baking away in your oven. And their easy assembly doesn't bar you from customizing these sweet treats. Go ahead and choose your own adventure by mixing in chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for a bit of crunch; stirring in shredded coconut for more texture; adding in raisins, dried fruits or even chocolate chips for a little added sweetness. Add what appeals to you and the end results will be delicious!

Provided by Arlene Cummings

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Carrot Cake Mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup of water
3 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work well)
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  • Stir in up to three of the added ingredients and mix gently. Pour into baking cups in cupcake pan, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake 17-22 minutes. Cool completely. Pipe or spread frosting over cupcakes. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

BEST EVER COCONUT CUPCAKES



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I think I got this recipe from The Neeleys, on Food Network. My daughter fell in love with the cupcakes and requested them for her 8th birthday party. This makes 2 dozen. I am not a coconut fan but love these cupcakes.

Provided by Kitchen_Kouture

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2/3 cup buttermilk
5 eggs
1 1/4 cups butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
16 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line muffin pan with liners.
  • Blend all cupcake ingredients in a mixer.
  • Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool.
  • Mix all frosting ingredients together except coconut.
  • Frost cupcakes and top with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.9, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 95.4, Sodium 375.8, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 52.9, Protein 4.5

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