Description
Light, fluffy, and irresistibly soft, these Coconut Snowball Cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Packed with delicate coconut flavor and topped with a creamy, snowy frosting, they make an ideal easy dessert, holiday treat, or quick baking idea. Whether you’re looking for simple dessert ideas, easy cupcake recipes, or fun food ideas for gatherings, these cupcakes deliver a moist texture and bakery-style finish every time.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 large eggs
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the mixture, alternating with coconut milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cupcakes cool completely on a rack.
9. Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until fluffy to make frosting.
10. Frost cupcakes and coat generously with shredded coconut.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and better texture.
Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
Chill the frosting slightly if it becomes too soft while decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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