Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Coconut Cream Pie Cupcakes, a light and fluffy treat that combines the classic flavors of coconut cake with a creamy filling and luscious topping. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply craving something sweet. With their airy texture and rich taste, they are sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and customizable with toppings of your choice, these Coconut Cream Pie Cupcakes are a must-try for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15oz) White cake mix
- 1 cup (120g) shredded sweetened coconut
- 3 large Egg whites
- ¾ cup (177ml) Coconut milk, mixed
- ½ cup (118ml) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (96g) light sour cream
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon (3.75g) baking powder
- 1 package (3.4oz) instant vanilla pudding
- ¾ cup (177ml) milk, any type
- 1 teaspoon (5g) coconut extract
- 1 cup (236ml) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (32g) powdered sugar
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, cold
- 1 3/4 cups (413ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (130g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- Shredded coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, shredded coconut, egg whites, coconut milk, vegetable oil, light sour cream, coconut extract, and baking powder. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter into cupcake liners and bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow them to cool completely.
- Prepare the filling by whisking instant vanilla pudding mix with milk and additional coconut extract until thickened.
- For the topping, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; blend cold cream cheese until smooth and fold in whipped cream.
- Fill each cooled cupcake with the coconut filling and top with cream cheese whipped topping.
- Garnish with shredded coconut as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding toasted shredded coconut as a garnish. If you want a stronger coconut flavor, incorporate extra shredded coconut in both the batter and topping.