RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT FROSTING

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There's no better way to celebrate being together than with these fun-loving cupcakes. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in food coloring and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine buttermilk and vinegar. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition., Fill foil or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in 1 cup coconut. Frost cupcakes. , Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Annette Metherell
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I can't wait to try this recipe with my kids. They're going to love it!


Babu Carr Csay
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The coconut frosting is the star of the show! It's so light and fluffy.


lepogo lucas
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.


Victor Chuks
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Dorisha Walker
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it.


Lovely Khunda
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I'm excited to share this recipe with my friends and family.


Bikash Mahara
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I would love to try this recipe with different frosting flavors.


Dani ryan
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These cupcakes were a great way to celebrate a special occasion.


Laiba Maroof
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I would definitely make these cupcakes again, but I would reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.


Rafael Caballero
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Overall, these cupcakes were a good experience. They were easy to make and tasted delicious.


Shahin Raj
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The cupcakes were a little dry, but the coconut frosting helped to make up for it.


Technical Gujrati
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable.


Nicholes Stewart
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive cupcake.


Stephan Pintremane
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the coconut frosting paired with the red velvet cake. It was a unique and delicious flavor combination.


Noor Helal
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The recipe is well-written and easy to follow.


Rao Yousaf
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I'm not usually a fan of red velvet cake, but these cupcakes were delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the coconut frosting was light and fluffy.


Bomba Ver
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! The coconut frosting was the perfect complement to the red velvet cake.