Tropical Paradise Cupcakes
Indulge in these Tropical Paradise Cupcakes, featuring a light coconut base topped with a vibrant passion fruit frosting. Each cupcake is adorned with a sprinkle of toasted coconut and a slice of fresh kiwi, bringing a taste of the tropics to your dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup passion fruit puree
- for garnish toasted coconut flakes
- for garnish fresh kiwi, sliced
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix well.
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Step 4:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Step 5:
Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Step 6:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Step 7:
In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar and passion fruit puree until smooth and creamy.
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Step 8:
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the passion fruit frosting.
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Step 9:
Sprinkle toasted coconut on top and add a slice of fresh kiwi to each cupcake before serving.