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Coconut Lime Cupcake
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Coconut Lime Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24 Cupcakes
Calories 355kcal
Author Jennifer Morrisey

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes

  • 1 lemon cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 2-4 drops green food color
  • Zest of 1 medium lime
  • 1 cup coconut

For the Lime Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup coconut for sprinkling on top of cupcakes

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a mixer, combine all the cake ingredients except for the coconut. Mix on low for 30 seconds or until all the ingredients are just combined, continue to mix on high for 3 minutes. Add the coconut and mix until the coconut is well distributed throughout the cake batter.
  • Scoop the cake batter into prepared cupcake pan, fill each cup 2/3 full . Bake for 16-22 minutes or until a pick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean and the tops are very lightly golden. Be careful not to over-bake these cupcakes because they will dry right up. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • To prepare the frosting. Cream butter in the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer. Whip until light and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well-combined. Transfer to a piping bag and swirl the icing over the cooled cupcakes. Garnish with a sprinkling of coconut and a little lime zest. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g