Coconut Lime Cupcakes with Raspberry Whipped Cream Frosting
Coconut Lime Cupcakes with Raspberry Whipped Cream Frosting
Servings: 8
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil , melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
For the frosting:
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons fruit-sweetened raspberry jam
- Fresh raspberries and mint leaves , for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Line 8 cups of a standard muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, coconut oil and lime zest.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Divide the batter among the lined muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes completely. (Can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 day.)
Make the frosting:
- Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the whipping cream with the honey and vanilla on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in 2 tablespoons of the jam.
- Taste and fold in the additional tablespoon of jam if a fruitier flavor is desired.
- Transfer the whipped frosting to a piping bag fit with a star tip. (Can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
- When ready to serve, frost the cupcakes and garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Lime Cupcakes with Raspberry Whipped Cream Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 112mg37%
Sodium 199mg8%
Potassium 58mg2%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 445IU9%
Vitamin C 0.9mg1%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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