Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 100 g butter (soften)
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 2 tbsp full-fat milk
  • 100 g desiccated coconut
  • 100 g cream cheese
  • 25 g butter, soften
  • 100 g icing sugar (confectioner's)
  • 50 g dessicated coconut

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one by one.
  • Sift in the flour, then fold in the coconut and milk.
  • Gently mix so that you can get a smooth consistency.
  • Line a muffin tin with 12 paper cases, and spoon the mixture in evenly, about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until risen and firm to the touch.
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • To make the icing, beat together the cream cheese, butter and sugar.
  • Once the cupcakes have cooled down, use a teaspoon to spread the icing over each cupcake.
  • Sprinkle desiccated coconut generously on the cupcakes, so that they are fully covered.
  • Use chocolate chips and small pieces of orange peel to decorate.