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Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Frosting

Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Frosting: A Tropical Delight

Indulge in Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Frosting, a vegan, gluten-free treat marrying sweet coconut with zesty lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup Coconut sugar for sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Flax eggs 1 tbsp flaxseeds + 3 tbsp water per egg
  • 1/2 cup Coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Full fat coconut milk Aroy-D recommended
  • 1 cup Gluten free flour blend Bob's Red Mill recommended
  • 1/2 cup Finely shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder ensure gluten-free
  • 1/2 tsp Fine sea salt or kosher salt
Lime Frosting
  • 8 oz Dairy free cream cheese choose Violife for best taste
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar for sweetness and structure
  • 2 limes Limes (juice & zest) fresh for best results

Equipment

  • Cupcake Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour blend, finely shredded coconut, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream coconut sugar and flax eggs until light and fluffy. Add coconut oil and coconut milk, mixing until well combined.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about three-quarters full and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Allow the cupcakes to cool on a wire rack.
  7. Prepare the lime frosting by beating dairy-free cream cheese and lime juice, then gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with lime frosting.
  9. Serve and enjoy your Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Frosting!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting for best results. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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