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.
More Cupcake Recipes
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Key Lime Cupcakes
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Banana Split Cupcakes
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
Jenny says
Deborah,
Your cupcakes are just lovely! Ina never fails us that’s for sure! Hope you enjoy being a SAHM a little sooner than you thought!
Peabody says
That was the red velvet cake episode. The woman actually uses butter in her other cupcakes, but not red velvet. When I make red velvet I use oil as well.
Those cupcakes look so very good.
Michelle says
I just stumbled upon your site, which is amazing and lovely. I just wanted to say, enjoy every second preparing for your little angel to be born. Sleep as much as possible and cherish the quiet moments. I don’t even know you, but I am so excited for you. Being a mom is the most beautiful, crazy, divine thing in the world! Congratulations.
Michelle says
Hi! Congratulations on your baby. 🙂 These cupcakes look so delicious and what a nice gesture before you leave your job. Our firm is going through the same. Ugh. What has happened to this economy! I hate that uneasy feeling. I think I am safe though (I just knocked on wood)
Looking forward to more recipes.
Michelle
Elle says
Love the coconut cupcakes AND love your attitude toward life’s changes…it will make you the BEST mom ever!
Now that you can’t take your baked good to work, you can always find takers at your local fire department, police station and library. Amazingly many of the people who work at those places don’t feel the least bit appreciated, so that are really touched to recieve your goodies…and they deserve them.
Darius T. Williams says
Such a perfect way to end any meal – great job!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
Dragon says
Congratulations on your new life. How exciting! These cupcakes are lovely. Coconut is one of my absolute favourites.
Aimée says
I’m so glad that you can be home now. I’m sure you’ve got some ‘nesting’ to do. These cupcakes look amazing and that first photo should be in a magazine! Nice job!
noble pig says
OMG you think your busy now, just wait! Really enjoy this time because this is the good ole’ days!
Beautiful cupcakes!
Mary says
Deb, I think you’ll enjoy your new status. The cupcakes are absolutely beautiful. I’ll bet they taste as good as they look. Happy cooking.
Erin says
These look wonderful! I’ve heard many good things about these cupcakes and I can’t wait for the chance to try them!
Indigo says
That’s so interesting about using oil to keep cupcakes moist… I bet melted butter would do the same job for texture as well as keeping the buttery flavour; what d’you reckon?
Coconut is one of my absolute favourites, these look fantastic. I volunteer to, er, help out with your baking XD.
Kelly-Jane says
Ooooooh they looks great!
I send baking to my hubby’s work too, bit of random feeding 🙂
Jamie @ Baldwin Bungalow says
These look SO good. I LOVE coconut!
Melanie says
Hmmm…too bad I’m not closer, I’d take the baked goods off your hands! Not that my own pregnant belly needs them, but who could resist? These cupcakes look awesome. And congratulations on having time to prepare for your little babe. What a fun time!
Kristen says
I have no doubt that God plans things like this. You were hoping to be able to stay at home with your little booshka… now, the answer is clear as day for you. You won’t regret that decision one bit, I promise!
I’m sure you won’t have any trouble finding someone to share your baked goods with. If you do, I’d be happy to give you my mailing address 🙂
Congratulations on the start of your new life 🙂 Enjoy!