Name: Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 15 cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 cups cake flour; 0.75 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 5.5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 0.333 cup light-tasting extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp coconut flavor paste; 2 egg whites; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 ounces block-style cream cheese; 1.5 cups powdered sugar; 1 tbsp coconut flavor paste; coconut flakes

Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting cover

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Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Add cupcake liners to a muffin pan.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Cut up the butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until it resembles wet sand.

Add the oil, coconut milk, vanilla, and coconut flavor paste, and mix until just combined.

In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to medium peaks. Gently fold them into the batter with a rubber spatula until just combined.

Fill the cupcake liners about ⅔ of the way full.

Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool completely before decorating.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, cream cheese, and coconut flavor paste on high speed until smooth.

Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar and mix on low speed until fully combined.

Once all of the powdered sugar is added, continue beating on low speed until no more lumps or pockets of air remain and the frosting is smooth.

Decorate the cupcakes and top each with coconut flakes as desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Coconut Flakes 🥥
Lightly toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the batter to intensify their flavor and add a subtle nutty depth to your cupcakes.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese 🧈
Ensure your cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature before frosting to achieve a silky, lump-free frosting that spreads smoothly without deflating your cupcakes.
Substitute Coconut Milk for Liquid 🥛
Replace a portion of the liquid in your batter with canned unsweetened coconut milk (not the cream) to create an ultra-moist crumb while maintaining the delicate structure of the cupcakes.
Chill Frosted Cupcakes Before Serving 🧊
Refrigerate frosted cupcakes for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting and enhance the coconut cream cheese flavors while keeping them perfectly moist.
Use Coconut Flavor Paste Strategically 🎯
Add coconut flavor paste to both the batter and frosting—this concentrated ingredient delivers maximum coconut flavor without adding excess moisture that can compromise texture.