Coconut-Pecan Cupcakes

Very Healthy
Health score
68%
Coconut-Pecan Cupcakes
135 min.
1
5861kcal

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If you’re on the lookout for a decadent dessert that combines rich flavors and a delightful texture, look no further than these Coconut-Pecan Cupcakes. With a health score of 68, these cupcakes manage to strike a balance between indulgence and nutritious ingredients, making them a guilt-free treat you can enjoy. Each cupcake is a celebration of coconut and pecans, offering a blissful bite that’s both moist and fluffy.

The journey begins with the classic creaming of butter and shortening, infused with sweet sugar, rich egg yolks, and a hint of vanilla. As the aromatic batter comes together, all-purpose flour and tangy buttermilk are incorporated, creating a luxurious consistency. What truly sets these cupcakes apart is the addition of sweetened flaked coconut and toasted pecans, adding a crunch and depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. The beaten egg whites ensure each cupcake rises to perfection, resulting in a light and airy dessert.

Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself, these cupcakes will impress everyone at the table. With an extravagant calorie count of 5861 kcal, they are undeniably a splurge, but one that is well worth it for a delightful dessert experience. Top them off with a swirl of your favorite frosting and a sprinkle of roasted pecans, and you have a show-stopping treat that will leave your guests raving and asking for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • cup buttermilk 
  • large eggs separated
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup pecans toasted finely chopped
  • serving pecans salted chopped
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • cups sugar 
  • cup coconut sweetened flaked
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating well.
  2. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  3. Add vanilla; beat until blended.
  4. Combine flour and baking soda; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  5. Beat egg whites at high speed until stiff peaks form, and fold into batter.
  6. Place 36 paper baking cups in 3 (12-cup) muffin pans; spoon batter into cups, filling half full.
  7. Bake at 350 for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean.
  8. Remove from pans to wire racks, and let cool completely (about 45 minutes).
  9. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
  10. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories5861kcal
Protein5.28%
Fat50.23%
Carbs44.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
246.09
Glycemic Load
421.4
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
75.057391239249%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
11.81mg
Delphinidin
8.01mg
Catechin
7.96mg
Epigallocatechin
6.19mg
Epicatechin
0.9mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
2.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:5861.33kcal
293.07%
Fat:333.01g
512.32%
Saturated Fat:125.98g
787.35%
Carbohydrates:663.72g
221.24%
Net Carbohydrates:637.99g
232%
Sugar:449.87g
499.86%
Cholesterol:1200.43mg
400.14%
Sodium:2687.73mg
116.86%
Alcohol:4.47g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Protein:78.75g
157.5%
Manganese:7.6mg
379.78%
Selenium:191.79µg
273.98%
Vitamin B1:2.94mg
196.11%
Vitamin B2:3.07mg
180.76%
Folate:617.16µg
154.29%
Phosphorus:1386.72mg
138.67%
Iron:20.42mg
113.46%
Copper:2.21mg
110.41%
Fiber:25.73g
102.9%
Vitamin A:4643.97IU
92.88%
Vitamin E:13.4mg
89.33%
Vitamin B3:17.15mg
85.73%
Zinc:11.63mg
77.53%
Vitamin B5:7.73mg
77.34%
Magnesium:289.28mg
72.32%
Vitamin K:68.54µg
65.28%
Vitamin B12:3.52µg
58.7%
Calcium:573.54mg
57.35%
Vitamin D:8.12µg
54.13%
Potassium:1748.83mg
49.97%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.29%
Vitamin C:1.21mg
1.47%
Source:My Recipes