Coconut Cream Cupcake Recipes

COCONUT CREAM CAKE II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, sour cream and cream of coconut. Mix until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
• Make the frosting while your cake cools. In a medium bowl, cream together the confectioners sugar, cream cheese and milk. Stir in the vanilla. Frost cooled cake then sprinkle with coconut.

COCONUT CREAM CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in 2/3 cup coconut. Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pans 10 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
• Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and coconut milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. (Pudding will be thick.) Refrigerate until ready to assemble cupcakes.
• Remove cupcakes from liners; cut cupcakes horizontally in half. Place cupcake bottoms on tray. Top each with 1 Tbsp. pudding and 1 tsp. of the remaining flaked coconut; cover with cupcake top.
• Spoon frosting into medium bowl. Add COOL WHIP; whisk until blended. Spread onto cupcakes. Garnish with remaining flaked coconut, raspberries and mint.

COCONUT CREAM CAKE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
• In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, oil, water and coconut flavoring. Beat for 2 minutes and pour into 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
• In a medium bowl, combine coconut cream with sweetened condensed milk and stir until smooth. When cake comes out of the oven, poke holes into it in even rows using a large fork or chopsticks. Pour milk mixture over, allowing it to soak into the cake. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• In a large bowl, whisk cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue whipping until stiff. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle top with flaked coconut.

COCONUT CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. pan with cooking spray., Beat cake mix, egg whites, water and coconut on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes., Mix milk and extract. Using a large meat fork, poke holes in cake. Gently spread half of the milk mixture over cake; let stand 3 minutes. Spread with remaining milk mixture; cool 1 hour., Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 4 hours.

COCONUT CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Chill the can of coconut milk overnight. The next day, make the cakes. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with muffin cases. Put the coconut oil and sugar in a large bowl and use an electric whisk to beat together for about 5 mins until light and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until fully combined before adding more. Working in three additions, add the flour, alternating with the coconut milk, then add the vanilla extract.
• Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin using an ice cream scoop, then bake for 20-22 mins or until the cakes are golden and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the tin and cool on a wire rack.
• The whipped cream is best made within a few hours of serving. Open the can of coconut milk upside down and pour off the thin liquid. Scoop the thick coconut milk into a large bowl, add the icing sugar and the vanilla, and whisk for 2-3 mins until soft and fluffy. Spread or scoop the whipped cream onto the cupcakes and sprinkle with the desiccated coconut. Best stored in the fridge and eaten within a couple of days.

COCONUT CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In 3 parts, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in 7 ounces of coconut.
• Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Fill each liner to the top with batter. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking rack and cool completely.
• Meanwhile, make the frosting. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on low speed, cream together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.
• Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with the remaining coconut.

COCONUT CREAM PIE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. 2
• . Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
• . Add the butter, sugar, oil and coconut extract to a large mixer bowl and beat together until light in color and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Do not skimp on the creaming time.
• . Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until mostly combined after each. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated.
• . Add half of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix until mostly combined.
• . Slowly add the milk and mix until well combined. The batter will look curdled, but that's ok. 7.
• Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to be sure all ingredients are well incorporated. Do not over mix the batter. 8.
• Fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. 9.
• Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow to cool for about 2-3 minutes, then remove to cooling racks to cool completely. 10
• While the cupcakes cool, make the pastry cream. Put the egg yolks in a medium sized bowl and gently beat them together. Set aside. 11
• Add the sugar, cornstarch and milk to a large saucepan and mix until smooth. 12
• Cook, stirring continuously, over medium-high heat until mixture begins to thicken and bubble. 13
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. 14
• Add a little bit of milk mixture to the egg yolks and whisk together, then add egg mixture to milk mixture. This process ensures that you don't cook the egg yolks. 15.
• lace the pan back on the heat and bring to a light boil. Allow to boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously. 16.
• emove from heat and add butter, coconut extract and flaked coconut. Stir until smooth, then set aside to cool to room temperature. 17.
• o make the frosting, combine the butter and shortening in a large mixer bowl and mix until smooth. 18.
• dd 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix until smooth. 19.
• dd the coconut extract and 1 tablespoon of water or milk and mix until smooth. 20.
• dd remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth. 21.
• dd remaining water or milk as needed and mix until smooth. Set aside. 22.
• sing a cupcake corer or small knife, remove the centers from the cupcakes. 23.
• ill the centers of the cupcakes with the filling. 24.
• ipe the frosting onto the cupcakes and sprinkle with toasted coconut. 25.
• f you'd like to add the pie crust toppers, bring the refrigerated pie crust to room temperature. 26. Ro
• l out the pie crust and use a mini cutter (shape of your choice) to cut out the toppers. 27. Pl
• ce on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake according to package instructions (roughly 450°F for about 5-7 minutes). 28. Top
• cupcakes with toppers and refrigerate until ready to serve. Cupcakes are best when stored in an airtight container. Best for 2-3 days.

COCONUT CREAM PIE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with liners
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a medium bowl. In the bottom of a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium-high until smooth. Add in vanilla bean and almond extract. Beat until combined. Add egg yolks, bean until combined.
• Turn the mixer to low. Working in batches, add ⅓ of the flour mixture, followed by ⅓ of the milk. Repeat until combined completely. Scrap down the sides and bottom of the bowl, mix one more time to incorporate.
• In another bowl, using a hand held mixer, whip up egg whites until medium peas form. Fold mixture into batter, make sure to not deflate the egg whites.
• Fill muffin tins ¾ full. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until the edges are just slightly golden brown. Work in two batches. Let cool.
• In a medium sauce pan, whisk together coconut milk, sugar and egg yolk. Turn the heat on medium and using a wooden spoon, heat mixture until it is slightly thickened and the sugar has dissolved, about five minutes.
• In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and almond milk. Whisk into hot coconut milk mixture. Simmer until thickened, about five minutes.
• Once thickened, add coconut. Let cool completely. If you need to speed the process up, place in another bowl and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes or so.
• In a stand mixer fit with a whisk attachment add cold cream. Turn the mixer on medium high and whip until medium peaks form.
• Add mascarpone, whip until combined. Be sure to not over mix. With the mixer on low, add powdered sugar and mix just until combined.
• Use a cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake
• Transfer coconut custard to a ziplock baggie. Cut the tip off and pipe filling into center of cupcakes.
• Transfer whipped cream to a large ziplock or pastry bag, cut the tip off and pipe whipped cream mixture onto cupcakes.
• Garnish with coconut.
• Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

COCONUT CREAM PIE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Add sugar, cornstarch and salt to a medium bowl and whisk together. Add egg yolks and whisk until combined and smooth. It may be crumbly at first, but keep whisking until a smooth paste forms and it lightens in colour.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer.
• Once coconut milk mixture begins to simmer, immediately remove from heat and slowly pour a little bit into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
• Slowly pour the remaining milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
• Pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan and return to medium heat. and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is thickened and begins to boil, about 3-5 minutes. Mixture should coat the back of a spoon. Allow to boil for an additional 30 seconds.
• Remove from heat and add coconut extract and butter. Whisk until butter is melted and combined.
• Strain custard through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Fold in the shredded coconut, if desired.
• Place plastic wrap directly on top of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours or preferably overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350F. Line one 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and whisk to combine. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Lower the speed to medium-low and mix in the eggs, one at a time until just combined.
• Add the sour cream, vegetable oil and coconut extract and mix until combined.
• Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to batter and beat just until combined, then add 1/2 of the coconut milk and mix until just combined. Continue mixing in 1/2 of the remaining dry ingredients, remaining coconut milk, then remaining dry ingredients. Remember to mix each addition until just combined before adding the next.
• Scoop batter into cupcake liners, filling them 2/3 way full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
• Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool in pans for about 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks to cool completely. Meanwhile, make a batch of my Dreamy Coconut Buttercream Frosting (link above).
• Core the centre of each cupcake using the bottom of a large piping tip, or an apple corer.
• Remove the coconut custard from the refrigerator and stir to loosen. Using a disposable piping bag or ziplock bag, fill the cupcakes with the custard.
• Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip (I used Wilton 2A). Pipe a swirl onto the cupcakes.
• Hold the cupcake over a plate of toasted coconut and lightly dip while turning the cupcake until it's all coated. Serve and enjoy!

COCONUT DREAM CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and coconut extract until smooth., In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Spoon 1 rounded tablespoon of batter into each prepared cup. Drop cream cheese mixture by scant tablespoonfuls into center of each cupcake. Cover with remaining batter, about 1 scant tablespoon each., Bake 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, water and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with coconut. Refrigerate leftovers.

COCONUT CREAM PIE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Pre-heat over to 350° F. Mix Coconut milk well before adding to the batter.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix with all remaining ingredients. Beat on medium speed until all ingredients are well mixed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir from the bottom.
• Using a large cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly, filling each liner 2/3 full. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cupcake. If the toothpick comes out clean, your cupcake is done. Cool completely.
• Combine the pudding with milk and coconut extract. Whisk until pudding is dissolved. Refrigerate until firm.
• Prepare the whipped cream. Place the mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to chill.
• Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and use an electric mixer to beat the heavy cream at medium-high speed until soft peaks start to form. Add the powdered sugar and continue beating at high speed until stiff peaks form.
• Remove pudding from the refrigerator (after it has set) and gently fold in whipping cream. Place filling in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Chill the bowl for 5-10 minutes again. Beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until cream cheese is smooth and free of lumps. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
• Add 3 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream. Beat into the cream cheese until cream cheese resembles a liquid mixture.
• Slowly drizzle in the heavy whipping cream and continue beating until the cream cheese resembles a liquid mixture. Continue to add the remaining heavy whipping cream and beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until stiff peaks form. Use immediately or keep refrigerated.
• To assemble the cupcakes, remove the middle of the cupcake using a spoon, knife, or cupcake corer. Cut off the tip of the Ziplock bag and fill the center with the coconut mousse filling. Top with cream cheese whipped cream. Sprinkle with shredded coconut. These cupcakes must be refrigerated.

COCONUT-CREAM-FILLED CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Cupcake: Heat oven to 350°F Generously coat 18 indents in two cupcake pans with nonstick spray. in a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
• Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes, until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. On low speed, add flour mixture, alternating with milk, in two additions. Divide batter among indents, 1/3 cup each.
• Bake at 350 F for 17 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes to rack and let cool completely.
• Filling and Frosting: Beat butter, shortening, powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Mix in coconut extract. Transfer cream filling to a pastry bag and fit with a small tip. Insert tip deep into cupcake and fill with cream until you can see top bulging. Spread cupcakes with prepared frosting and serve.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT CREAM CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cupcake tin with liners.
• In a bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, soda and salt.
• In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the sugar and egg until slightly fluffy and combined. Add in the oil and melted butter, beating until combined. Add in the extracts and beat on medium speed, scraping down the sides if needed. Add in half of the dry ingredients while beating on low speed. Add in the coconut milk, continuing to beat on low speed then add in the dry ingredients. Beat until a smooth, silky batter forms then stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
• Use a 1/4 cup measure to evenly fill the liners 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are set. Let the cupcakes cool completely, the frost with the coconut whipped cream and top with the chocolate chips and coconut.

COCONUT CREAM CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Mix coconut and flour together in a small bowl; set aside. In a medium size bowl beat egg white until foaming and holds a soft peak. Add sugar and beat until ribbons form. Add vanilla and coconut flour mixture. Cover and set aside until ready to use.
• In a small saucepan, bring coconut milk to a simmer. Remove from heat and add white chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes to allow chocolate to milk. Whisk until smooth. Add sour cream and stir until mixture is smooth. Add softened butter and whisk until smooth. Mixture should be completely smooth without any lumps. Stir in coconut flakes. Transfer to a medium-size bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours until topping is firm and can hold it's shape.
• In a small saucepan bring coconut milk to a simmer. Add chopped chocolate and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Once chocolate is melted, gently stir until mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Line cupcake tins with paper lines. Fill each 1/2 full with batter then add 1 tablespoon of reserved Coconut Macaroon filling. Top with more cake batter until 3/4 of the way full. Bake it a 350F degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until the cake springs back when pressed on. Allow cupcakes to cool completely. Makes 18 - 24 cupcakes.
• After cupcakes have cooled place an ice cream scoop (approx 2 tablespoons) of the Coconut Cream icing on top of each cupcake. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of cooled Coconut Chocolate ganache. Sprinkle with shaved chocolate, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• For the cupcakes:
• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two 12-cup standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and set aside.
• Using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time until just combined. Add the vanilla and coconut extracts. Add the buttermilk and the dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. Mix in the coconut.
• Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks before frosting. Keep the oven on.
• For the frosting:
• Using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and smooth. Add the vanilla, and then slowly add the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time until thoroughly incorporated.
• To assemble:
• Frost the cupcakes generously with about 4 tablespoons of frosting. Garnish with the toasted coconut flakes.