Description
Italian Cream Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of moist, buttery cake, crunchy pecans, and sweet coconut, topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering, these cupcakes not only tantalize the taste buds but also make for an eye-catching dessert that is sure to impress. Whether it’s a casual get-together or a festive occasion, these treats are bound to leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with sour cream until just combined.
- Fold in coconut flakes and chopped pecans.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg