Coconut Cupcake Recipe

2 min read September 14, 2026 Sara Schmutz
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This cupcake always takes center stage at a party. It’s simple elegance with a nice texture of coconut makes it one of everyone’s favorite. And, as one of the easiest cupcakes to put together, these are a must at your cupcake tasting bridal shower event! 

Recipe Time
45 to 55 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Servings
10 to 12 Servings
Ingredients:
Makes up to a Dozen Cupcakes
  • 1 Bag of Coconut Flakes
  • 1 c. Softened Butter
  • 1 t. Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3-4 c. Powdered Sugar
Step
1

Start off by making a batch of our Favorite Traditional Vanilla Cupcakes! Let cool before frosting cupcakes.

Step
2

We made the same vanilla buttercream frosting for this recipe as we did for our Vanilla Vanilla Cupcake Recipe. To start, beat the butter and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar until the buttercream becomes the right consistency. If your buttercream becomes a little too thick, add a little of milk to thin it out.

Step
3

To make these gorgeous little cupcakes, take a vanilla cupcake and top it with some vanilla buttercream. Smooth out the buttercream in as much as a dome shape as possible.

Step
4

Dip the buttercream topped cupcake in a bowl full of coconut flakes.

Step
5

Love what you see? Try another one of our five frosting flavors to give your display of cupcakes some variety! Be sure to head over to see our Tips and Tricks for creating a Flower ArrangementDIY Personal Acrylic Trays, and see the full party put together at our Cupcake Tasting Bridal Shower Event!

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