Best 3 Key Lime Coconut Cupcakes Recipes
Indulge in a tropical paradise with our exquisite Key Lime Coconut Cupcakes, a delightful treat that tantalizes your taste buds with a burst of zesty lime and the sweet creaminess of coconut. These cupcakes are moist and fluffy, with a vibrant green key lime curd filling that bursts with tangy citrus flavor. Topped with a luscious coconut buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are a perfect balance of sweet and tart, making them an irresistible choice for any occasion. This recipe also includes instructions for making a gluten-free version of the cupcakes, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delightful treat. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to the tropics with our Key Lime Coconut Cupcakes.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KEY LIME COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 12 to 14 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, key lime zest and juice and mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In 5 parts total, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold the coconut into the cupcake batter.
- Line a muffin pan with paper liners and fill each liner almost to the top with batter. A spring loaded 1/4 cup ice cream scoop works great for this and ensures the cupcakes are all the same size. Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops begin to brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer cupcakes to a baking rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling you can make the frosting. In a small heat proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, carefully and slowly melt the white chocolate. Remove from heat and let cool until just slightly warm. Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, gradually add the powdered sugar until well combined. Add the salt, vanilla extract, key lime juice, and sour cream and mix until very smooth. Add the melted white chocolate and mix just until incorporated.
- Frost the cupcakes and garnish with a bit of grated key lime zest. Enjoy!
- A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
KEY LIME-COCONUT CUPCAKES
Coconut oil is the special ingredient in these delicately flavored, tender cupcakes. Garnish with a slice of fresh Key lime if desired.
Provided by Dianne
Categories Desserts Cakes Cupcake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat white sugar and 1/2 cup coconut oil in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and airy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons Key lime juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons Key lime zest, and vanilla extract. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Beat in 1/3 of the flour mixture at a time, alternating with 1/2 the milk and ending with the last 1/3 of the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix. Pour batter into the muffin cups until about 2/3-full.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup coconut oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and well combined. Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons Key lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon Key lime zest. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar. Frost cooled cupcakes.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the flaked coconut until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove from pan to cool, about 5 minutes. Top frosted cupcakes with the coconut, pressing in lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 171.3 mg, Sugar 35 g
COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH KEY LIME FROSTING
This one was a real winner with my children. Whenever I get out the icing bag, they go bonkers and yesterday was no different. I had to hold them back when they arrived home from school, so that I could get a couple of these cupcakes frosted the way I wanted for a quick photo shoot. Once I put down the icing bag, my younger son set to work on icing the rest of the batch. He did a great job and had a good time while my older son ate them. Cupcake fun was had by all. http://www.elanaspantry.com/coconut-cupcakes-key-lime-icing/
Provided by Elanas Pantry
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 10 cupcakes, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl blend eggs, coconut oil and agave nectar with a hand mixer.
- Pulse in coconut flour, salt and baking soda.
- Allow batter to sit and thicken just a bit.
- Line a cupcake tin with unbleached baking cups.
- Spoon ¼ cup cupcake batter into each cupcake liner.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
- Frost with Key Lime Icing and serve.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and gather all your ingredients and equipment. This will help you stay organized and ensure you have everything you need before you begin.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cupcakes will taste. If possible, use fresh key limes, coconut milk, and other ingredients.
- Zest the Limes Finely: When zesting the key limes, use a fine grater to get the most flavor out of the zest. Avoid grating the white pith, as this can make your cupcakes bitter.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cupcakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fill the Cupcake Liners Properly: Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full. This will help prevent the cupcakes from overflowing in the oven.
- Bake the Cupcakes Until a Toothpick Inserted in the Center Comes Out Clean: This is the best way to ensure that your cupcakes are cooked through.
Conclusion:
These key lime coconut cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their zesty key lime flavor and creamy coconut frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cupcakes a try!
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