Toasted Coconut Cupcakes

Toasted Coconut Cupcakes
85 min.
24
298kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Toasted Coconut Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! With a light and fluffy texture, these cupcakes are infused with the rich flavor of coconut, making them a tropical escape in every bite. Whether you're hosting a birthday party, a summer gathering, or simply craving something sweet, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

What sets these cupcakes apart is the combination of a moist vanilla cake base and a luscious cream cheese frosting, all topped with golden, toasted coconut flakes. The contrast of textures—from the soft cupcake to the crunchy coconut topping—creates a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, they are easy to make, taking just 85 minutes from start to finish, which means you can whip them up even on a busy day!

Not only are these cupcakes delicious, but they also offer a fun baking experience. The process of toasting the coconut adds an extra layer of flavor and aroma that fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting scent. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of these scrumptious Toasted Coconut Cupcakes that will leave everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

  • box vanilla cake donut holes 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 teaspoons coconut extract 
  • 1.5 cups coconut flakes flaked
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • lb powdered sugar (4 cups)
  • 0.3 cup cream of coconut canned (not coconut milk)
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, buttermilk, melted butter, eggs and coconut extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, spread coconut in ungreased shallow pan.
  5. Bake 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Cool. In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in cream of coconut and vanilla until blended. Frost cupcakes.
  6. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories298kcal
Protein3.39%
Fat43.02%
Carbs53.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.58
Glycemic Load
0.21
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.9847825755892%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:297.72kcal
14.89%
Fat:14.48g
22.28%
Saturated Fat:9.86g
61.64%
Carbohydrates:40.59g
13.53%
Net Carbohydrates:39.38g
14.32%
Sugar:30.7g
34.11%
Cholesterol:45.47mg
15.16%
Sodium:243.47mg
10.59%
Alcohol:0.16g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Protein:2.57g
5.13%
Phosphorus:109.02mg
10.9%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.71%
Selenium:5.41µg
7.72%
Calcium:69.09mg
6.91%
Vitamin A:330.16IU
6.6%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.46%
Fiber:1.21g
4.82%
Folate:19.25µg
4.81%
Iron:0.71mg
3.96%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.88%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.5%
Copper:0.07mg
3.42%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.84%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.59%
Magnesium:9.38mg
2.34%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.29%
Potassium:71.32mg
2.04%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.98%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.87%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.6%
Vitamin K:1.38µg
1.31%