Recipes
Pecan, Coconut and Strawberry Cupcakes
August 06, 2013
Forever and ever I have loved caramel frosting. I remember Mom
making this frosting, and me waiting for the smooth, rich, and
buttery crystals on the spoon that had been used for stirring.
Heaven, I tell you! Well I whipped up some of this luscious frosting
and then I needed something to frost!
Oh, you might think I should have baked first and then made the
frosting. But, by now you know me- and well, this isn't the first
time that I have been known to put the cart before the horse...
For the sake of sensibility, this recipe will begin with the cupcakes!
I have been in the mood to experiment with cake mixes, this is one
of those recipes and it really is quite delightful and simple.
I wanted to incorporate the fruits of the season into this recipe.
Fresh strawberries are in the batter along with coconut. I topped
the cupcakes with fresh blueberries from our local Farmers
Market and spruced them up with white sprinkles.
Some tips for this recipe would be-gently fold those strawberries in.
We don't want them mushed up in the batter-we want to bite into
one of them-yummy!
I like my frosting a little runny so that I can dip my cupcakes into
the frosting, by doing this it helps to achieve a smooth look.
Before the frosting sets, I add the blueberries and sprinkles.
Refrigerator and serve chilled with a glass of milk and enjoy the
last days of Summer!
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making this frosting, and me waiting for the smooth, rich, and
buttery crystals on the spoon that had been used for stirring.
Heaven, I tell you! Well I whipped up some of this luscious frosting
and then I needed something to frost!
Oh, you might think I should have baked first and then made the
frosting. But, by now you know me- and well, this isn't the first
time that I have been known to put the cart before the horse...
For the sake of sensibility, this recipe will begin with the cupcakes!
I have been in the mood to experiment with cake mixes, this is one
of those recipes and it really is quite delightful and simple.
I wanted to incorporate the fruits of the season into this recipe.
Fresh strawberries are in the batter along with coconut. I topped
the cupcakes with fresh blueberries from our local Farmers
Market and spruced them up with white sprinkles.
Some tips for this recipe would be-gently fold those strawberries in.
We don't want them mushed up in the batter-we want to bite into
one of them-yummy!
I like my frosting a little runny so that I can dip my cupcakes into
the frosting, by doing this it helps to achieve a smooth look.
Before the frosting sets, I add the blueberries and sprinkles.
Refrigerator and serve chilled with a glass of milk and enjoy the
last days of Summer!
Please Join Me At These Parties:
Inside Brucrew Life
This Gal Cooks
Inside BruCrew Life
The Dedicated House
Savvy Southern Style
Ivy and Elephants
those cupcakes look incredible!!
ReplyDeleteYum- those cupcakes look wonderful! Thanks for visiting and following my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteOh boy do those look soooo good! I am a tired grandma today...could you bring some over with a cup of tea and we could just sit and chat?
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Linda Lou
Your blueberry cupcakes look soooo good!!
ReplyDeleteJemma, you are so funny, making the frosting first! But this is a sensational combination of flavors, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThose look way too good. I would eat too many!
ReplyDeleteHi Jemma, I've never tried this combination of wonderful flavors! Sounds so good and your pictures are wonderful AND NOW I'm craving something sweet:) Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.
ReplyDeletexxleslie
They look perfect to me Jemma - just like you! sandie
ReplyDeleteYou can bet I will be trying these Jemma. Caramel frosting is my favorite too!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
They sound wonderful! So glad I participated in Blue Friday. I wouldn't have seen these if not.
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