Coconutangelcupcakeswithcoconutfrosting Recipes

COCONUT ANGEL CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT FROSTING

Steps:

• Set oven to 400°F (will reduce the temperature later).
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Spray the top of the muffin tins with non-stick spray, then line 16-18 tins with paper muffin liners.
• In a food processor, grind the 1-1/2 cups sugar to make a fine consistency.
• Add in the butter and process to blend the sugar and the butter well.
• Add in eggs and extracts; blend well.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Add to the creamed mixture and blend/pulse until combined.
• Add in the COLD coconut milk; blend well.
• Fold in the shredded coconut.
• With an ice cream scoop, divide the batter into prepared tins.
• Immediately REDUCE oven temperature to 350°F.
• Bake until muffins spring back when touched (about 20-25 minutes).
• Cool completely and frost, then garnish with coconut shreds on top of the frosting.
• To make the frosting: mix all ingredients adjusting the amount of confections sugar and whipping cream or half and half cream to achieve desired texture.

COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• For the cupcakes:
• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two 12-cup standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and set aside.
• Using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time until just combined. Add the vanilla and coconut extracts. Add the buttermilk and the dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. Mix in the coconut.
• Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks before frosting. Keep the oven on.
• For the frosting:
• Using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and smooth. Add the vanilla, and then slowly add the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time until thoroughly incorporated.
• To assemble:
• Frost the cupcakes generously with about 4 tablespoons of frosting. Garnish with the toasted coconut flakes.

COCONUT MILK CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND FRE

Steps:

• CUPCAKES:.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F Cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar and cream till light and fluffy again, scraping down the sides halfway through to ensure even mixing.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 30 seconds each to ensure mixing. (Be sure to scrape down the sides and bottom every once in a while to get all the rogued butter escaping the mixer).
• Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in one bowl. In another add 1 cup of a well shaken can of coconut milk and a teaspoon of vanilla. Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients and mix, then add 1/2 of the wet ingredients. Continue alternating with the wet and dry mixtures, ending with the dry. Turn off the mixer once ingredients are just combined.
• Fold in the coconut Scoop into cupcake papers and bake for 18-22 minutes, rotating the pan after the first 15 to ensure even baking. Be sure to check witha toothpick to see if the cupcakes are done. If the toothpick comes out of the cupcake clean, then they're ready.
• FROSTING:.
• Cream the butter and cream cheese together, about 3 minutes. Scraped down the sides and bottom.
• Slowly add the powdered sugar. Fold in the coconut. Spread onto cooled cupcakes.
• Cut up a fresh (seriously, take the extra time and use a fresh one, not canned) pineapple. Place small wedges onto the cupcakes and serve. There will be plenty left over. Use it for pineapple salsa, cocktails, salads, or drinks. It's spring outside, there's a ton of fresh uses for pineapple. Go crazy.