Coconut lovers will go crazy over these Coconut Cupcakes that are perfectly moist coconut cupcakes topped with a cream cheese frosting and even more coconut.
Love coconut and cupcakes as much as we do? Try these Carrot Cake Cupcakes, Coconut Cherry Cupcakes, or Coconut Snowball Cupcakes.
I am a coconut lover, so these Coconut Cupcakes are really a dream come true.
Moist coconut cupcakes, topped with cream cheese frosting. And to make them even better, sprinkle a bit of coconut on top.
Really – if you love cupcakes, these will become your next favorite!
Tips and Tricks
- Because of the cream cheese frosting, I like to store these in the refrigerator. But they are best served at room temperature, so take them out about 30 minutes before you are ready to serve them.
- You can use unsweetened coconut if you want to cut back on the sweetness.
- Using vegetable oil in the cupcakes is what makes the so moist. If you want to sub in butter, you can do that, but you may lose some of that moistness. You could also use another neutral flavored oil instead of vegetable oil.
- This does make a lot of cupcakes, but the recipe is hard to cut in half because it uses 5 eggs. It’s a great excuse to share cupcakes with friends and neighbors, though!
- If you don’t care for cream cheese frosting, you could use a buttercream frosting instead.
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Tres Leches Cupcakes
Easter Cupcakes
Coconut Cupcakes
Coconut lovers will go crazy over these Coconut Cupcakes that are perfectly moist coconut cupcakes topped with a cream cheese frosting and even more coconut.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
For the Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 6 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the oil and the sugar. Mix on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well between each addition and scraping down the bowl once or twice. Add in the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low, add one third of the flour mixture, followed by half of the buttermilk, another one third of the flour mixture, the remaining buttermilk, then ending the the remaining flour mixture. Mix just until combined. Fold the coconut in with a spatula.
- Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, cream together the cream cheese, butter, almond extract and vanilla extract until light and smooth. Slowly add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Frost the cupcakes with the frosting then sprinkle the tops with the coconut.
Recipe Notes:
adapted from Barefoot Contessa at Home
Keywords: coconut cupcakes
kamailesfood says
I do enjoy coconut and these cupcakes look fantastic! I pawn a lot of stuff on my neighbors.
Enjoy being at home and get lots of sleep. 🙂 I had about 4 months w/ no job or baby yet and it was great to have all the extra time to get ready.
RecipeGirl says
I see lots of baking in your future! Congrats on your new stay-at-home status. You’ll love it.
Nice tip on the oil. Will have to try it out!
Ryley says
I wonder if using half oil and half butter would make up for the flavor but still give you the moisture?? Sounds like another experiment!!
p.s. I TOTALLY volunteer myself for the reciepient of all your baked goods.. however, I dont know that my doctor would be too thrilled about it! 🙂
Courtney says
i have made these before and love love love them. the frosting is delish I actually put it on a german chocolate cake and it was great.
Awesome for staying home. I did that with my first for a few weeks and it was well worth it. Too bad this time around I have a 20 month old running around, could use so peace and quiet these last two months.
Sylvie says
Just post them to me! I’d be a happy taker. 😉
ashley says
enjoy being a SAHM earlier and being able to prepare for baby!
the cupcakes look beautiful!
Ingrid says
Your cupcakes look heavenly! I don’t know why I haven’t made coconut cupcakes yet. Everytime I see some I want one or two! Thanks for reminding me I NEED these. I’m also going to try it your way!
~ingrid
Question, how long would you say your Ghost cookies last? Babygirl and I are making them on Wednesday for Friday. THX!
Happy cook says
They looks so delicious.
I am a SAHM and have anjoyed every moment, well that is going a bit to far, let me say there wre times when i was bored, but i woudn’t exchange it for anything .
veron says
Our company is not doing that well too – we’re just waiting for the shoe to drop. It’s good that you have more time to do some cooking :)…if anything that is a bright side especially the impending addition to your family. This coconut cupcakes are adorable!
nicole says
Ohhh yummy! I love everything coconut.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
So pretty and delightful! Here, it is very difficult to find shredded coconut (only shaved)…
Cheers,
Rosa
Cakespy says
You’re too cool…these would brighten up any dull work day. 🙂
Maria says
I wish I could be a stay at home wife…maybe someday:)
The cupcakes look amazing! I have made Ina’s before, she uses so much butter and cream cheese though. I will have to try the oil. Thanks!
kat says
What an interesting idea to use oil instead of butter, I'll have to try it.
I am a stay-at-home wife for a year now & its amazing how busy I am. I wonder how I did it all when I had a full time job!
Tiffany says
I send all my goodies in to work with my husband. Otherwise I’d spend all day “just having a taste”.
thecoffeesnob says
I love coconut and those look amazing. Congratulations on the impending arrival of your baby by the way.
I stumbled upon your site while looking for reviews on the book Candy Making- i’m definitely getting it now after seeing that gorgeous square of caramel you made- and absolutely love that you have a Cookbook of the Month thing going on 😀