Are you craving a delicious sweet treat but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? We’ve got you covered with the ultimate easy cupcake recipe. Seriously, it’s so simple that even if you’ve never baked before, you’ll be a cupcake pro in no time.
Imagine sinking your teeth into soft, moist cupcakes with a perfect balance of sweetness – that’s what we’re aiming for here. So, grab your apron (or not, it’s your kitchen), turn up the music, and let’s dive into the world of easy and oh-so-yummy cupcakes. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your friends because this recipe is a game-changer!
Easy Cupcake Recipe
Gourmet cupcakes are easy to make when you start with a cake mix! A little bit of coconut extract and coconut flakes provide an amazing flavor to a classic yellow cake box mix!
Ingredients List
- cake mix
- oil
- coconut milk
- eggs
- coconut flakes
- canned frosting
- coconut extract
- cherry garnish
You will need the following items to make this recipe:
- Large bowl and electric mixer, or stand mixer
- Cupcake tin
- Cupcake liners
- 1A frosting tip
- Frosting piping bag
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup coconut flakes
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp coconut extract
For the frosting:
- 2 cans vanilla whipped frosting
- 2 tsp coconut extract
- Maraschino cherries to top cupcakes
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Add the cake mix, coconut milk, vegetable oil, coconut flakes, eggs, and coconut extract to a large bowl or stand mixer, and beat for 2-3 minutes on medium
- Fill cupcake liners about half way with batter, then transfer the pan to the oven, and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven, then cool completely before frosting.
- Once ready to frost the cupcakes, add the frosting and coconut extract to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Fit a piping bag with the frosting tip, then fill ¾ of the way with frosting.
- Position the frosting tip over the center of the cupcake, and pipe the frosting out, into one big dollop.
- Add a cherry to the top of each cupcake.
Notes:
Servings: Makes 24 cupcakes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 12-15 minutes
Down time: 1-2 hours
So, get excited, and let’s bake some mouthwatering cupcakes together! Stay tuned for the full recipe, and you’ll soon be savoring the delightful rewards of your baking prowess. Happy baking!
Easy Cupcake Recipes
Gourmet cupcakes are easy to make when you start with a cake mix
Ingredients
- ● 1 box yellow cake mix
- ● 1 cup coconut milk
- ● ½ cup vegetable oil
- ● ¼ cup coconut flakes
- ● 3 large eggs
- ● 1 tsp coconut extract
- For the frosting:
- ● 2 cans vanilla whipped frosting
- ● 2 tsp coconut extract
- ● Maraschino cherries to top cupcakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Add the cake mix, coconut milk, vegetable oil, coconut flakes, eggs, and coconut extract to a large bowl or stand mixer, and beat for 2-3 minutes on medium.
- Fill cupcake liners about half way with batter, then transfer the pan to the oven, and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven, then cool completely before frosting.
- Once ready to frost the cupcakes, add the frosting and coconut extract to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Fit a piping bag with the frosting tip, then fill ¾ of the way with frosting.
- Position the frosting tip over the center of the cupcake, and pipe the frosting out, into one big dollop.
- Add a cherry to the top of each cupcake.