COCONUT-LIME CUPCAKES

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These wonderfully moist cakes are loaded with iime flavor. They would make a lovely addition to an Asian menu, a tropical grilled meal or a brunch spread.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 Cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 cup finely shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease 12-cup muffin pan or line with baking cups.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar at medium speed 5 to 6 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg, 1 tablespoon lime peel and 1 teaspoon lime juice.
  • In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • At low speed, beat sour cream into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture.
  • Spoon batter into muffin pan, filling two-thirds full.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pan; cool completely.
  • In large bowl, beat all frosting ingredients at medium speed until stiff-peaks form.
  • Spread each cupcake with frosting; sprinkle with coconut.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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