Coconut Cupcake Recipe with Custard Filling

A coconut cupcake recipe that tastes as if you spent hours in the kitchen, yet simple to make. The coconut custard filling is creamy and moist. The cupcake has the similar taste of coconut custard pie, yet stands alone as a coconut cupcake.

Th custard gives a nice consistency to this coconut cupcake recipe. Instead of the usual pie, why not try this coconut custard cupcake recipe for Thanksgiving. This recipe calls for twelve coconut cupcakes. You may want to make a double batch.

The topping can be your own. Or, get creative and do a variation. Your favorite fruit would be great. Apples are currently in season. Perhaps a slice apple with cinnamon sprinkled on top will make this coconut cupcake recipe your own.

Get creative and share your topping ideas with me.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Coconut Cupcake Recipe with Custard Filling

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 1 stick of unsalted butter
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 2/3 cup coconut milk
  
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
  
• 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
  
• 1/3 cup toasted coconut
  

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees
   
2. Line 12 cupcake tins with paper or foil liners
   
3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl
   
4. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until well blended to a light and fluffy consistency
   
5. Add eggs and vanilla to butter mixture
   
6. Add flour and coco milk gradually
   
7. Fill cups approximately 2.3rds full
   
8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean
   
9. cool completely
   

Coconut Custard Recipe

• 3 large eggs yolks
  
• 1 cup coconut milk
  
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  

Directions

1. Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan
   
2. Add milk, coconut milk and yolks, and mix until combined
   
3. Bring to boil , over medium high heat, while stirring continuously
   
4. Move from heat
   
5. Add butter, and stir until melted
   
6. Let cool and set , occasionally stir
   

Cupcake Preparation

1. Using a kitchen knife, cut a cone shape opening from the top of each cupcake.
2. Remove and save tops.
3. Fill each cupcake with 2 tablespoons of the custard
4. Place the tops back on
5. Place in refrigerator and chill cupcakes for about an hour

Yummy!

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