I know I seem to have an obsession with coconut lately but this one wasn't my choice. It was a request for my friend Nicole's bridal shower. I did half coconut and half red velvet. For the red velvet I went with the recipe I made a few months ago ~ Red Velvet Cupcakes.~ Although I did make a coconut cupcake a month or so ago, that recipe had a some lemon in it. This time around I wanted a pure coconut recipe. I however, also needed to find a recipe that did not require coconut cream or milk. I would at some point like to make a recipe using coconut milk/cream one day but I did not have any in my house and I had time to go get some. Now who could I trust for a coconut cupcake recipe without coconut milk? Ina Garten, of course! Has she ever created something that didn't turn out well or make you want to reach through the screen and take it from her?
Coconut Cupcakes "sans coconut milk"
(Adapted from Ina Garten)
Makes 12 cupcakes
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs at room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1/4 tsp coconut extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk ( didn't have any used the 1/2 cup milk and 1 tbsp vinegar)
8 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. In a large bowl or your mixer bowl, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce the speed and add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the extracts until just combined.
2) In another bowl combine the dry ingredients. Alternate adding the flour mixture (3 times) and buttermilk. Starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined. Fold in the coconut.
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk ( didn't have any used the 1/2 cup milk and 1 tbsp vinegar)
8 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
Icing:
1 cup ( 8oz, 1 package) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp coconut extract
2 cups icing sugar, sifted. (or more depending on heat level and consistency)
Topping:
1 - 1 1/2 cups of flaked coconut
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. In a large bowl or your mixer bowl, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce the speed and add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the extracts until just combined.
2) In another bowl combine the dry ingredients. Alternate adding the flour mixture (3 times) and buttermilk. Starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined. Fold in the coconut.
3) Fill each cup about 2/3 full. I used a 1/4 cup scoop. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Continue to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove to a baking rack and cool completely.
After two successful recipes of cupcakes without coconut milk I am beginning to think it might not be needed to create a moist and delicious cupcake chocked full of coconut goodness. I knew I could trust you Ina. The cupcakes and the shower were a hit!
MEG's RATING: D-EEEE-LICIOUS
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So very very pretty!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable :) and coconut is one of my favvvvourite flavours so this would go down very well in my house indeed! Love your decorations as well!
ReplyDeleteps i saw you were on the hunt for the perfect carrot cake, yours sounds absolutely delicious but if you want to try out another recipe I can recommend the one ive featured on my blog, my photography doesnt do it justice but it really is lovely :)
Thanks, I will definitely check out your recipe!
ReplyDeleteCoconut extract and almond extract together!! I like it!!
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ReplyDeleteThey look so lovely! It's a perfect treat for a special occasion!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! I love to have this on our wedding reception. My guests will surely love this.
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ReplyDeleteNice article with nice pictures! Based on the pictures I could see already how delicious your coconut cupcakes are. And the design is also beautiful! How did you do that! Maybe next time you could also teach us how to make such beautiful designs of the cupcake.
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