Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

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Coconut Cupcakes
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer running on low, add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In three parts, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in 7 ounces of coconut.
  4. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Fill each cup to the top with batter. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking rack and cool completely. Frost with cream cheese icing and sprinkle with the remaining coconut.
  5. For the cream cheese icing.In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, blend together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 761.13 Kcal (3187 kJ)
Calories from fat 434.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.28g 74%
Cholesterol 162.13mg 54%
Sodium 224.35mg 9%
Potassium 204.58mg 4%
Total Carbs 78.03g 26%
Sugars 51.57g 206%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 7%
Protein 6.85g 14%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 75.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 406.58 Kcal (1702 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.79g 74%
Cholesterol 86.61mg 54%
Sodium 119.84mg 9%
Potassium 109.29mg 4%
Total Carbs 41.68g 26%
Sugars 27.55g 206%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 7%
Protein 3.66g 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 13%
Iron 0.5mg 5%
Calcium 40.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.9
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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