Coconut Lime Cupcakes

Serves: 24 Save

Ingredients (21)

  • For the Cupcakes:
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • Zest of 1 large lime
  • 3/4 pound 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 5 extra-large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup shredded coconut
  • For the Coconut Lime Buttercream Frosting:
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup coconut

Directions

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