Zesty Exotic Fairy Cakes
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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
1 hr 10 min.
Preparation
Ingredients
for
- For the cupcakes
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps Baking powder
- ½ cup Yogurt
- 2 cups Shredded coconut
- For the frosting
- ⅓ cup cream cheese
- 4 Tbsps butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar (more if needed)
- ½ Tbsp Coconut milk
- ½ Tbsp Lime juice
- To decorate
- 3 unwaxed Limes (grated zest)
Preparation
Kitchen utensils
1 Measuring cups, 1 Small pot, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Whisk, 1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Small bowl, 1 Immersion blender
Preparation steps
1.
For the cupcakes: heat the oven to 180°C (160° fan) 350°F gas 4. Place paper cases in a 12 hole muffin tin.
2.
Beat the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
3.
Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
4.
Sift in the flour and baking powder and gently fold into the mixture with the yoghurt, until well combined. Stir in the coconut.
5.
Spoon into the paper cases and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and springy. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then place on a wire rack to cool completely.
6.
For the frosting: beat together the cream cheese and butter.
7.
Gradually sift in the icing sugar and beat well until soft and fluffy.
8.
Gradually beat in the coconut milk and lime juice until well combined.
9.
Spread on top of the cakes and sprinkle with lime zest.
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