In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer beat together the butter confectioners sugar milk lime juice one teaspoon of zest vanilla and salt until smooth and fluffy about 3 minutes. Prep time 30 minutes. Beat in buttermilk and lime juice. The cupcakes are light and fluffy and the frosting has just the right amount of sweetness. A dessert inspired by spring these coconut lime cupcakes are filled with bright and tropical flavors.
Beat white sugar and 1 2 cup coconut oil in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and airy 3 to 4 minutes. Don t be tempted to skip on the salt. Add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition. Add 3 tablespoons key lime juice 1 1 2 teaspoons key lime zest and vanilla extract. Combine flour 1 tablespoon plus 1 2 teaspoon baking powder and nutmeg in another bowl.
Combine all dry ingredients together. For the cake 1 cup sugar cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour tsp baking powder tsp baking soda tsp salt cup greek yogurt cup milk 2 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed tsp lime zest. Decorate these finished cupcakes with a little toasted coconut and a lime wedge. Combine all dry ingredients together. Beat white sugar and 1 2 cup coconut oil in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and airy 3 to 4 minutes.
Decorate these finished cupcakes with a little toasted coconut and a lime wedge. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer beat together the butter confectioners sugar milk lime juice one teaspoon of zest vanilla and salt until smooth and fluffy about 3 minutes.