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Lemon Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

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Lemon plus coconut equals big smiles in this cupcake equation. These zesty gems are a hit with my family, friends and neighbors.

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Lemon Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 15 Servings

20 20 40

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
3 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup flaked coconut
LEMON COCONUT FROSTING:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup flaked coconut, divided
Shredded lemon peel, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Beat just until combined. Fold in coconut.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, grated lemon peel, vanilla and lemon juice until fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth; stir in 1/4 cup coconut. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Garnish with shredded lemon peel if desired. Yield: 15 cupcakes.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 327 calories, 18 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 85 mg cholesterol, 262 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Lemon Coconut Cupcakes in Country Woman January/February 2007, p34

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Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.

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Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2012 by TheChristmasLady

Nice flavor. Loved the icing.

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2012 by IAmLove

Moist and delicious... a winner

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2011 by kmat95

My daughter & I enjoyed making these cupcakes. I love coconut & like the way the lemon compliments it. Very good & the cream cheese frosting is so refreshing.