Coconut Lime Cupcakes: A Tropical Delight Recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- Lime zest for flavor
- Powdered sugar for frosting
- Preparation Steps:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with coconut milk.
- Fold in lime juice and zest before filling cupcake liners two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with the creamy coconut lime mixture.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg