Description
Indulge in the tropical bliss of Snowflake Coconut Rum Cupcakes, where each fluffy bite takes you on a mini-vacation. These delightful cupcakes blend rich coconut flavor with a hint of rum, creating an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion. Adorned with fluffy frosting and a sprinkle of shredded coconut, they’re sure to impress at parties or brighten your everyday moments. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes are as delicious as they are festive.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp rum extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with colorful liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and shredded coconut.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and rum extracts.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with coconut milk until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden.
- Cool completely before frosting with whipped cream and topping with additional shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg