here's a recipe for Coconut Cream Pie Flavored Cupcakes:
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 15-20 drops coconut extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the coconut cream, coconut extract, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, coconut cream, coconut extract, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more coconut cream until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.
- Optional: garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
Enjoy your delicious Coconut Cream Pie Flavored Cupcakes!