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Delicious Key Lime Coconut Heaven Cupcakes topped with lime and coconut shavings.

Key Lime Coconut Heaven Cupcakes

These bright and creamy cupcakes combine the classic flavors of key lime pie with a moist cake base and fluffy coconut frosting, perfect for a sweet treat any day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk or coconut milk For extra coconut flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Lime zest
  • 1/4 cup Lime juice
For the Creamy Lime Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt or softened cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lime zest
For the Coconut Topping
  • 1/2 cup Cream cheese or butter For the frosting base
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coconut extract Optional but nice
  • 1 cup Shredded coconut Toasted if desired

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the eggs and vanilla.
  4. Add the lime zest to the mixture.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth. Do not overmix.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Making the Filling
  1. In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk with Greek yogurt or cream cheese, then mix in lime juice and zest.
  2. If the filling feels too loose, chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Use a cupcake corer or small spoon to scoop out a small amount of cupcake center.
  2. Fill the center with the lime mixture.
  3. Top with the coconut frosting and finish with shredded coconut.

Notes

For best results, zest limes before juicing and do not overbake the cupcakes to maintain softness. Toast the coconut for extra flavor.