Tropical Passion Fruit Cupcakes Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• STEP 2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• STEP 4.Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• STEP 5.Add the passion fruit juice, coconut milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
• STEP 6.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• STEP 7.Fill each cupcake liner with batter, filling them about 2/3 full.
• STEP 8.Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
• STEP 9.Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely.
• STEP 10.Once the cupcakes are cool, use a small knife to cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake.
• STEP 11.Fill each hole with passion fruit filling.
• STEP 12.In a separate bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
• STEP 13.Add the coconut milk and vanilla extract and beat until smooth and fluffy.
• STEP 14.Frost the cupcakes with the coconut frosting and garnish with shredded coconut, if desired.

Cooking Tips

• If you can't find passion fruit juice, you can use passion fruit puree or concentrate.
• Make sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before filling and frosting them.
• You can store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Serve the cupcakes at room temperature.
• Garnish with shredded coconut, if desired.