Coconut Topped Cupcakes
by vrunda naik
08 Mar 2011
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Coconut Topped cupcakes can be enjoyed by all age groups!
Coconut Topped Cupcakes recipe - How to make Coconut Topped Cupcakes
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Makes 12 serving
For The Cupcakes
3/4 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp coarse salt
1/2 cup whole milk
For The Frosting
8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tsp pure coconut extract
For The Garnish
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
Method
For the frosting
How to proceed
- Method
- Preheat oven to 180 º C. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Keep aside.
- With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat1/2 cup butter and the granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla and mix well.
- Reduce the speed. Beat in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then milk.
- Spoon into cups. Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, 15 to 16 minutes. Let it cool.
For the frosting
- For the frosting
- Beat cream cheese, remaining ¼ cup butter, the confectioners' sugar, and coconut extract until fluffy. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Put the prepared frosting on he cupcakes and serve.
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