Lime-Coconut Cupcakes
- 3/4 cup sifted coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup light agave nectar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons whole milk or almond milk
- 1 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon whole milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Unsweetened shredded coconut, for garnish
- Make the Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, baking powder, and salt until blended.
- Whisk in the eggs, agave nectar, oil, milk and vanilla until completely blended and smooth.
- Make the Cupcakes Divide the batter equally between lined muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the baking tin to a wire rack and let the cupcakes cool for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the cupcakes from the tin and place on the wire rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, Make the Frosting In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat together the butter, confectioners sugar, milk, lime juice, one teaspoon of zest, vanilla and salt until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Frost the cupcakes, garnish with the remaining lime zest and shredded coconut, and serve or store in an airtight container for up to two days.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lime-coconut-cupcakes (may not work)