Dreamy Coconut Cupcakes

 Ahhh...Dreamy Coconut Cupcakes

I needed a pretty, *swirled with frosting* cupcake for my blog, and this.. is definitely it!

I can't believe I didn't even know there was a coconut flavored cake mix until a couple of weeks ago when a friend told me about it! 

 So, I bought a few boxes and today I'm baking some yummy cupcakes topped with
 (a wink and) a *swirl* 
 of dreamy deliciousness. 

 Ingredients for the cupcakes are:

Duncan Hines Coconut Supreme cake mix

Canola Oil

Eggs

Coconut Milk

Coconut Extract

Mounds (optional)
Coconut Syrup ~to be spread on warm, baked cupcake

 Measure 1/3 cup oil~pour into mixing bowl

 Add 3 eggs~

 2 teaspoons Coconut extract~

1 1/3 cups coconut milk~mix according to cake box instructions

  Place cupcake liners into cupcake tins~I used the ruffled edge & regular liners..i just couldn't decide which ones i liked better~

 I use my Pampered Chef  ice cream scoop to measure out the batter ~

 Here's the optional part!

Mmmm..Mounds~love 'em :o)

 I used the snack size & cut them in half~

 Just press them down into the center of the cupcake batter & bake @ 350 degrees
 for 18-20 minutes. 

Don't overbake. Check them after 18 minutes. Lightly press the center of the cupcake, if it springs back, they are done.

  

Coconut Cupcakes
1 box Duncan Hines Coconut Supreme
Cake mix
1/3 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 1/3 cups coconut milk
2 teaspoons coconut extract
Mix all ingredients for 30 seconds till moistened. 
Then mix on medium for 2 minutes.
Next, place mounds into center of each cupcake.
 Bake 18-20 minutes @ 350 degrees. 
Don't overbake.
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I bought this syrup on our vacation last year. 
Our favorite breakfast restaurant, Red Salt, served it with Banana Pancakes.. delicious. So I thought it would be perfect on these cupcakes as well! I was happy to see this delish syrup can also be purchased online at Amazon.com.!

While the cupcakes are still warm, spread about a 1/2 teaspoon on the tops..yummm.

 Love~Love~Love

While these are cooling, you can whip up this Awesome Coconut Frosting..

Dreamy Coconut Frosting

2 sticks salted butter (softened)

1 cup marshmallow creme

1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract

2 tablespoons coconut milk

5 cups confectioners sugar

Cream the butter,

add marshmallow creme,

the coconut milk,

and the flavoring, mixing well.

Add the confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time,
mixing till light and fluffy.

And there you have it!

Pure Dreaminess!

Would you make these with or without the Mounds?
I think..i like these better without!

Thank you for visiting my blog today!
Happy & Dreamy Baking
from
Sugartown Sweets!