Delicious Coconut Cupcakes with Creamy Almond Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the tropical flavors of coconut with a twist of almond cream frosting in this delightful cupcake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are moist, flavorful, and topped with a rich and creamy frosting that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1-2 tbsp heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with coconut milk. Fold in shredded coconut.
6. Fill cupcake liners with batter about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
8. To make the almond cream frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and almond extract.
9. Add heavy cream as needed to reach desired consistency.
10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with almond cream frosting and garnish with extra shredded coconut.
11. Enjoy the delicious coconut cupcakes with almond cream frosting!

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