Coconut Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe
These Coconut Carrot Cake Cupcakes are what spring and summer dreams are made of. And the cream cheese frosting is just the cherry on top. You are going to love this combination.
Serving24
Ingredients
Cake
- 15.25 ounces Carrot Cake Mix, 1 box
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple, 1 can, (do not drain juice)
- ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup raisins , optional
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 package (softened to room temperature)
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes, optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together cake mix, crushed pineapple with juice, coconut, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and raisins until well combined.
- Scoop mixture into cupcake liners filling them about 3/4 the way full.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
Frosting
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sour cream until fluffy.
- Beat in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with coconut flakes.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- If you are looking for a sour cream alternative in the frosting, we also recommend using plain Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 282 kcal · Carbohydrates: 46 g · Protein: 3 g · Fat: 11 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 31 mg · Sodium: 231 mg · Potassium: 155 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 35 g · Vitamin A: 152 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 50 mg · Iron: 1 mg