Mini Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Recipe from The Food Channel

These creamy miniature coconut cupcakes are irresistibly pop-able and easy to make with the help of boxed cake mix.


Mini Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Prep Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Coconut Cake, Coconuts, Cupcakes
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  box
    vanilla cake mix, cake batter prepared to package directions
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  • 2 1/2  teaspoons
    vanilla extract, divided
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  • 2  teaspoons
    almond extract, divided
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  • 1  pound
    cream cheese, room temperature
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  • 3/4  pound
    unsalted butter, room temperature
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  • 1 1/4  pounds
    powdered sugar
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  • 2 3/4  cups
    sweetened coconut, shredded
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven according to box cake mix instructions.
2.
Add 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract to the prepared cake batter.
3.
Line mini cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Fill each cup with batter. Bake according to cake mix instructions.
4.
Remove mini cupcakes from the oven and completely cool on a cooling rack.
5.
Combine cream cheese and butter in bowl of an electric mixer and mix until smooth. Add powdered sugar in three equal batches, ensuring mix is combined and smooth before adding the next batch. Add remaining almond and vanilla extract.
6.
Apply the icing to the cupcakes and top with shredded coconut.
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