Lemon Coconut Delight Cupcakes

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lemon Coconut Delight Cupcakes.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven warms up, line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to make the cleanup easier later on.

2. Step 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. This will be your dry mixture, so give it a good stir to blend everything together.

3. Step 3

   Next, in a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and milk together. Stir gently for about 3 to 5 minutes until the butter is fully melted, then remove it from the heat.

4. Step 4

   In another bowl, beat together the white sugar, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer on low speed. Mix until the mixture is smooth and thickened, creating a lovely base for your cupcakes.

5. Step 5

   Now, gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar-egg mixture while continuing to mix. You want to combine them just until incorporated—don’t overdo it!

6. Step 6

   Slowly pour in the melted butter and milk mixture, mixing until just combined. Finally, fold in the shredded coconut, which will add a delightful texture and flavor to your cupcakes.

7. Step 7

   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. This will give them room to rise beautifully in the oven.

8. Step 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Once baked, let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Step 9

   While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, mixing on low until fully incorporated. Then, beat in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and some lemon zest for that extra zing until the frosting is creamy and delightful.

10. Step 10

    Once the cupcakes are completely cool, spread the luscious frosting over each one. For a finishing touch, sprinkle about a teaspoon of shredded coconut on top of each cupcake, making them look as good as they taste.