Raffaello Coconut Cupcakes
By Karina23
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Ingredients
- 170g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 120g shredded coconut
- For the cream cheese frosting:
- 100g white chocolate, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 100g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 225g cream cheese, slightly colder than room temperature
- 300g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Extra coconut, if desired, for sprinkling
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160C.
Step 2
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 and mix well.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In 3 parts, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in 120g of coconut.
Step 4
Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake cases. Fill each case up 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and cool completely.
Step 5
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter for 3-5 minutes, until completely smooth.
Step 6
Add in the cream cheese and mix for about 30 seconds, until there are no more lumps. Don't overmix here or you icing will be too soft to pipe. Add in the white chocolate and mix until it is just incorporated.
Step 7
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream, and mix for about 1 minute or until the icing is creamy and smooth. Add more heavy cream if necessary.
Step 8
Frost the cupcakes however you desire, and sprinkle with coconut. Enjoy!
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