Coconut Snowball Cupcakes: Easy Indulgence for a Sweet Treat
Indulge in these delicious Coconut Snowball Cupcakes that provide a sweet and tropical twist to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing in between each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter into the lined cupcake pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For extra coconut flavor, use coconut extract in addition to vanilla.
- Top with coconut whipped cream for a delightful finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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