Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit!
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Serving size: 15
Calories per serving: 325
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 15
Calories per serving: 325
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
LEMON coconut FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided
slice lemons, optional
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Beat just until combined. Fold in coconut.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, grated lemon zest, vanilla and lemon juice until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; stir in 1/4 cup coconut. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with remaining coconut. If desired, garnish with lemon slices.
Source: tasteofhome.com
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, grated lemon zest, vanilla and lemon juice until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; stir in 1/4 cup coconut. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with remaining coconut. If desired, garnish with lemon slices.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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