Coconut-Lemon Minis

Coconut-Lemon Minis
45 min.
30
110kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Coconut-Lemon Minis, a perfect treat for any gathering or casual snack time. These bite-sized wonders not only appeal to your taste buds, but they also bring a burst of tropical sunshine right to your table. With a harmonious balance of zesty lemon and sweet coconut, each mini cupcake is a small paradise you can enjoy anytime.

What makes these minis particularly special is their light and fluffy texture, achieved through a careful blend of cake flour and buttermilk, giving them the moistness that everyone craves. Topped with a luscious Lemon-Cream Cheese Frosting and garnished with toasted coconut flakes, they are both eye-catching and irresistible.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe yields 30 servings, making it an excellent choice for parties, potlucks, or simply as a delightful treat after dinner. Whether served as an antipasto, starter, or appetizer, these Coconut-Lemon Minis are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, at just 110 calories each, you can indulge guilt-free. Get ready to wow your friends and family with this tropical twist that brings joy with every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.3 cups cake flour 
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon coconut extract 
  • cup coconut flakes toasted for garnish
  •  batches lemon-cream cheese frosting 
  • large eggs 
  • large egg white 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon lemon zest fresh finely grated
  • cup buttermilk low-fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup coconut or sweetened flaked
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Place 38 miniature muffin cup liners in miniature muffin tin.
  3. Place flours in a bowl. Sift sugar, baking soda, and salt into bowl. Stir in coconut and lemon zest.
  4. Whisk butter and oil.
  5. Add buttermilk and next 3 ingredients (through coconut extract), whisking until well-combined.
  6. Add dry ingredients to wet.
  7. Divide batter evenly among liners, and bake in middle of oven about 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; transfer to wire rack to cool.
  8. Frost cakes, and garnish with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Calories110kcal
Protein6.05%
Fat43.39%
Carbs50.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.07
Glycemic Load
8.25
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.9495652188425%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:110.22kcal
5.51%
Fat:5.43g
8.36%
Saturated Fat:2.92g
18.27%
Carbohydrates:14.24g
4.75%
Net Carbohydrates:13.38g
4.87%
Sugar:8.11g
9.01%
Cholesterol:8.53mg
2.84%
Sodium:70.33mg
3.06%
Alcohol:0.01g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:1.7g
3.41%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.74%
Selenium:4.58µg
6.55%
Fiber:0.86g
3.44%
Vitamin E:0.4mg
2.7%
Phosphorus:26.09mg
2.61%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.53%
Copper:0.04mg
2.22%
Folate:7.11µg
1.78%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.74%
Iron:0.31mg
1.71%
Magnesium:6.63mg
1.66%
Vitamin K:1.44µg
1.37%
Potassium:47.22mg
1.35%
Calcium:12.75mg
1.28%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.25%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.08%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.07%
Source:My Recipes