Wednesday 21 May 2014

Coconut heart cupcakes with Creative Tops





I made some yummy coconut cupcakes this sunny afternoon. They taste great and are a nice change from the normal vanilla cupcakes I think. I used a recipe online but adapted it (as per). You know me by now I hardly ever follow cooking instructions, I normally just adapt it as I go along.


                                                                                                  RECIPE
2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup desiccated coconut

METHOD
Mix it all together really well, pop into cases and then pop it into a preheated oven. 220C for around 10-15 minutes. (Mine overcooked a little as you can see, haha - I became preoccupied with other things. Fail. Just keep an eye on them. 
For the frosting I mixed together icing sugar, milk and butter. I spread the buttercream over the cupcakes and then sprinkled over a little more desiccated coconut over the top and sprinkles on some.

This is a very picture heavy post but I just had to show you all the new kitchenware I got recently courtesy of CreativeTops / The English Table. The style is so me, and honestly I have never been so excited about a collaboration than with this one! The items are from two different ranges; Katie Alice and Retro Treats. They are super high quality and make baking fun. All the ranges are absolutely beautiful and I have my eye on a few more things - need to complete the collection.

The heart silicone cases are adorable and the little heart pots are so cute for storing sprinkles. 


Retro Treats
Retro stripy Cupcake cases - sold out

Katie Alice (Cottage Flower collection)


I hope you enjoyed this post, what have you been up to this week? Hope you are making most of the sun being out. Do let me know in the comments what you think of the cupcakes!


28 comments:

  1. OMG! These look amazing, I love coconut. I will be making these next week!!!

    Pink Polka Dot & Popcorn

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    1. Ah thank you, let me know how it goes! x

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  2. These cupcakes sound divine & look cute too. The heart cases make them look even sweeter.
    http://www.letstalkbeauty.co.uk/

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  3. These look so tasty! I'm not too much of a fan of coconut, but these look too tasty to not try! I've just bought my first house, and I now need everything you've got in your kitchen...haha, it's so pretty!

    www.ceejayell.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Ah let me know how it goes - they taste lovely! Awh yes the ranges at The English Table are beautiful! x

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  4. These look so delicious, thanks for sharing the recipe. These images are gorgeous.

    Meg | Meghan Silva's Blog

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  5. They look amazing! Super cute baking stuff too! :)

    Hayley xo

    www.frockmeimfamous.com

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    1. Thank you - yes totally need the full collection haha!

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  6. I love everything of this post <3 Lovely :)
    www.theitalianbunnyreport.wordpress.com

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  7. These look so delicious! I love all your baking equipment too. I'm not the best at baking, but I definitely want to try this.

    Catherine xx
    www.youwishyou.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Awh thank you! They tasted yummy, and were super easy to make.

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  8. The baking equipment is so cute! These cupcakes look so delicious!!

    DarlingSophie

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  9. I love love love your Katie Alice bits... I've had all sorts from this range on my wish list of ages. Cupcakes sound yummy too. I love coconut anything!

    Faye | freckles-and-all.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Ah how nice are they? I have my eye on a few more things, the collection is amazing!

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  10. These look so yummy! i definitely want to try them!
    Colour Me In Blog

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  11. These are so cute, I love the pastel theme!

    boho vanity ♡

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    1. I have a little obsession with anything pastel hehe

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  12. I love your measuring spoons and your tins!
    Two Hearts One Roof

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  13. This baking set is too beautiful! I don't really like coconut, but these cakes make it look appetising! Will definitely be making them!

    I did a post on Mini Oreo Cheesecakes :)

    Natalie | Big Society Girl | xx

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  14. Hey hun! I'm loving your blog. I can't wait to see more posts from you! xx

    Zoe
    http://thatszoe.blogspot.com

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  15. Oh my days I love your blog! Just found it haha :)

    Abbie-Says

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  16. These cupcakes look soooo yummy....coconut is one of my favourite flavours! I love your new kitchen wear it is so pretty :)
    http://emmasbeginning.blogspot.ca

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  17. You have the sweetest baking equipment ever! Puts my plastic bowl to shame. Love the recipe, might put it to the test for my boyfriends birthday :)

    ria-louise.com

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