COCONUT CREAM CUPCAKES

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Make and share this Coconut Cream Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pixies Kitchen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 paper baking cups
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup low-fat coconut milk
3/4 cup heavy cream, plus
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, beaten to firm peaks
1/3 cup coconut, shavings toasted, for garnish
3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1 cup low-fat coconut milk
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Cup Cake Cooking Directions:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F and arrange rack in center. Line 1 (12 cup) muffin pan with baking cups; set aside. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; set aside. Beat together butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and extract; beat until combined well, about 2 minutes. Alternately add flour mixture and coconut milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating until just combined.
  • Divide batter among baking cups and bake until cupcakes spring back when lightly touched, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, remove cupcakes and cool completely on rack.
  • Holding a small knife at ab angle, cut a 1 1/2 inch round in the top of each cupcake, forming a shallow cone shaped opening. Remove tops and fill each cupcake with 2 tablespoons custard; re-cover. Dollop whipped cream on top of each cupcake and garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
  • Coconut Custard Directions:.
  • Whisk together cornstarch, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Add milk, coconut milk and yolks; whisk until combined well. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring constantly; immediately remove from heat. Add butter and stir until melted and combined well. Transfer to a bowl set over ice and cold water; let cool completely, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.7, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 128.4, Sodium 199.9, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 23.8, Protein 4.7

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