COCONUT-LIME CUPCAKES

Coconut-Lime Cupcakes image

Time 24m

Number Of Ingredients 26

CUPCAKES:
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1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
zest of 1 lime
4 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3/4 cup coconut milk
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FILLING:
Pre-made lime curd
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COCONUT FROSTING:
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 to 4 Tablespoons toasted coconut
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TOPPING:
Coconut, toasted in oven at 350* - WATCH LIKE A HAWK it will toast quickly.

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400*F Line cupcake pan with liners and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and sugar. Add oil, zest, juice, coconut extract and coconut milk. Add salt, baking soda & baking powder and mix well. Add flour and mix until combined. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 14 minutes. Allow cupcakes to cool completely. ------------------------- Hollow out center and fill with pre-made lime curd. Place cupcake nub back on to cover filling hole. ------------------------- Using a hand mixer beat cream cheese & butter. Add coconut extract and mix. Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Frost cupcakes and top with toasted coconut.