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Key Lime Coconut Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Key Lime Coconut Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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Key Lime Coconut Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 heaping tsp grated key lime zest
1 1/2 tbsp key lime juice (bottled or freshly squeezed )
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/3 cups loosely packed sweetened coconut flakes (3.5 oz)
5 oz good quality white chocolate , chopped into small chucks
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar , sifted
pinch salt
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp key lime juice (bottled or freshly squeezed )
1/4 cup sour cream
finely grated key lime zest, for garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla extract, key lime zest and juice and mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In 5 parts total, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold the coconut into the cupcake batter.
Line a muffin pan with paper liners and fill each liner almost to the top with batter. A spring loaded 1/4 cup ice cream scoop works great for this and ensures the cupcakes are all the same size. Bake for 25 minutes or until the tops begin to brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer cupcakes to a baking rack to cool completely.
While the cupcakes are cooling you can make the frosting. In a small heat proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, carefully and slowly melt the white chocolate. Remove from heat and let cool until just slightly warm. Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, gradually add the powdered sugar until well combined. Add the salt, vanilla extract, key lime juice, and sour cream and mix until very smooth. Add the melted white chocolate and mix just until incorporated.
Frost the cupcakes and garnish with a bit of grated key lime zest. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1291.19 Kcal (5406 kJ)
Calories from fat	559.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.14g	96%
Cholesterol	57.87mg	19%
Sodium	1141.06mg	48%
Potassium	2296.41mg	49%
Total Carbs	174.04g	58%
Sugars	117.66g	471%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	2%
Protein	13.27g	27%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	127.3mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	434.58 Kcal (1819 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.91g	96%
Cholesterol	19.48mg	19%
Sodium	384.05mg	48%
Potassium	772.91mg	49%
Total Carbs	58.58g	58%
Sugars	39.6g	471%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	2%
Protein	4.47g	27%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	42.8mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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