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Light & Fluffy Coconut Cupcakes for Summer Recipe

Light & Fluffy Coconut Cupcakes for Summer Recipe
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These light and fluffy coconut cupcakes are the perfect summer treat—soft vanilla cake infused with coconut milk, topped with whipped coconut frosting and flakes of toasted coconut. A tropical dessert that’s both refreshing and indulgent.

Ingredients

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For the cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • ½ cup canned coconut milk

For the frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded or flaked coconut, toasted or plain

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla and coconut extracts.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and coconut milk, beginning and ending with dry. Mix until smooth.
  5. Divide batter evenly into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, coconut milk, and coconut extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
  7. Frost cupcakes and top with flaked coconut.

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