Quickie Coconut Cupcakes
Serves: 4
Isabella Feil
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
50
Sweetness
54
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
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The batter will nearly fill each liner to the top
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
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Line 2 (12 portion) muffin tins with paper cupcake liners and set aside
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In a bowl, using an electric mixer, mix the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and coconut extract on medium speed until moistened and smooth
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Stir in the chopped coconut
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Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tins
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Bake until the muffins spring back when lightly touched, or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 15 to 18 minutes
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Transfer to a rack to cool
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When cool, put the icing out with spoons or small spatulas along with bowls of the cupcake toppings for the kids to decorate their own cupcakes
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In the bowl of a large electric mixer, using the paddle attachment, whip the butter on high speed until very soft
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Meanwhile, place a large sheet of parchment paper on a work surface
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Using a large sifter, sift a pound of confectioners' sugar onto the parchment
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This helps prevent clumping, and makes the mixing easier
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Lower the speed of the mixer, and, using the parchment as a funnel, pour the sugar into the bowl and mix slowly until combined
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Add the milk and mix until combined
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Sift the second pound of sugar onto the parchment sheet
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Again at low speed, add the sugar and mix well
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Once combined, sift the remaining sugar and add it with the vanilla and mix
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Once it is combined, turn the mixer speed up and beat the icing until very light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes
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If desired, divide the icing into smaller batches and color with food coloring
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Spread the icing on cooled cupcakes while at room temperature
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Refrigerate any leftover icing, but be sure to let it come back to room temperature before using
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Re-whip the icing to make it fluffy again
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Yield: about 8 cups, enough for at least 6 dozen cupcakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Ease of preparation: easy