This Coconut Cream Cupcakes recipe is a celebration of all things coconut. It combines a moist, tender coconut-infused cupcake with a creamy, luscious coconut custard filling and a fluffy, cream cheese frosting, all topped with a generous sprinkle of toasted coconut
Cupcakes
Custard Filling
Frosting & Assembly
Cupcakes Preheat oven to 350° Beat butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and coconut extract. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add half of dry ingredients to butter mixture and beat until just combined. Pour in milk and beat until incorporated. Add remaining dry ingredients and beat until just combined. Fill prepared cups three-quarters full with batter. Bake until slightly golden on top, about 25 minutes. Custard Filling Whisk milk and pudding mix until no lumps remain. Let firm up at room temperature 5 minutes, then refrigerate. Using a melon baller or teaspoon, scoop out the center of each cupcake. Fill each cupcake with pudding mixture. Close with reserved top pieces from each cupcake. Frosting & Assembly Beat cream cheese on medium-high speed until creamy and smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat. Reduce mixer speed to low and add cream in a slow. Add salt and beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spoon frosting onto cupcakes. Sprinkle with coconut
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