Coconut Cupcakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 tsbp butter, softened
1 tsp coconut extract
1 tsp lime zest
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 None large eggs
1 cup self-rising flour, sifted
2 tbsp milk
None None FOR THE COCONUT FROSTING
2 1/2 tbsp butter, softened
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp coconut extract
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup toasted coconut, to decorate

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line 8 recesses of a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a stand mixer, beat butter, coconut extract, lime zest and sugar until combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing until combined between additions. Add flour and milk and beat until combined. Distribute between paper liners then bake for 20 mins. Let cool in pan for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, to make the frosting, beat butter, cream cheese and coconut extract until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes then sprinkle with toasted coconut.