Cilantro Coconut Cupcakes

Sweet, mellow coconut pairs wonderfully with zesty cilantro in this playful treat. If you’re out of cilantro, lemon balm makes a great alternative, adding a refreshing twist!

Ingredients

Servings: 12

• 1 box Pound Cake Mix (I used Betty Crocker)
• 3/4 cup Milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 tsp ground Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup Sweetened Flaked Coconut
• 1/4 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
• 1-3/4 cups Confectioners Sugar
• 1/4 cup Butter, softened
• Zest of 1 Lime, finely chopped
• Juice from 1 Lime
• 1-2 tbsp Milk (as needed)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with paper cupcake liners.
2. Add cake mix, milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl.
3. Mix on low for 30 seconds, then increase the mixer speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes.
4. Gently fold in the coconut and cilantro.
5. Fill each cupcake liner halfway.
6. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the baking pan and cool on a wire rack.
7. For the frosting, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, lime zest, lime juice, and 1-2 tablespoons of milk in a medium bowl. Beat with a mixer for 1-2 minutes until very creamy.
8. Add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
9. Decorate cupcakes as desired and enjoy!

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