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    Home > Cakes, Desserts & Treats

    Gluten Free Coconut Lime Cupcakes

    Published: Jun 8, 2014 · Modified: Sep 28, 2018 by Nicky Corbishley

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    I'm using my favourite gluten free sponge recipe today - in the form of these delicious gluten free coconut lime cupcakes. The perfect little cake for summer! I went for a meringue type topping, which is lovely and light with just a hint of sweetness.

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    Gluten Free Coconut Lime Cupcakes

    A word of warning though, it's got raw egg white in, which means you can't store and serve later. Also of course, raw egg is not recommended for little ones or those who are pregnant. If you wanted a great alternative, try the frosting from my 'Frosted Orange Buns' recipe.  You just need to replace the orange (juice and zest) with lime instead.
    Gluten Free Coconut Lime Cupcakes

    I'm a bit coconut mad at the moment, can't get enough of the stuff. My recent discovery of coconut flour makes the world of difference to the taste and texture of this sponge. I used the same sponge base for my Gluten Free Pineapple and Coconut Upside Down Cake too, and it works perfectly for both.  It's really simple to make and no need for a food mixer.  Yay! one less thing to wash up!
    Gluten Free coconut lime cupcakes

    Gluten Free Coconut Lime Cupcakes Recipe:

    Gluten Free Coconut Lime Cupcakes

    Gluten Free Coconut Lime Cupcakes

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    These delicious gluten free coconut lime cupcakes are the perfect little cake for summer! I went for a meringue type topping, which is lovely and light with just a hint of sweetness.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Cakes
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 12 cupcakes
    Calories 309 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    Sponge:

    • 140 g gluten free plain flour
    • 70 g coconut flour
    • 2 tsp gluten free baking powder
    • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
    • 200 g granulated sugar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 50 g desiccated coconut
    • 2 large eggs
    • 70 ml vegetable oil
    • 400 ml full fat coconut milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • Juice of 2 limes

    Cupcake Topping:

    • 40 g caster sugar
    • 1 tsp cream of tartar
    • 1 tbsp. egg white
    • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 tbsp. dessicated coconut
    • Zest of 2 limes

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Preheat your oven to 170c.  Take a 12 portion muffin tin and place a muffin case in each hole.
    • In a large bowl, mix the plain and coconut flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, sugar, salt and desiccated coconut.  This  is your dry mix.  Then in another bowl, mix the eggs, vegetable oil, coconut milk and vanilla extract.  Then add in the lime juice.  Pour this wet mix into the dry mix, give everything a stir until combined (don't worry, it's supposed to be a bit lumpy) and divide the mix between the muffin cakes.  Don't overfill, make sure there's still a few mm of space to allow the cakes to rise.  You may not need all the mix.
    • Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 mins until golden brown.  Once cooked, take out of the oven and leave to cool in the tray for a few minutes.  Then place on a cooling rack to cool completely.
    • Now make your topping.  Place the sugar and cream of tartar in a small bowl with 2 tbsp. boiling water. Mix to dissolve the sugar. In a large bowl, add the egg white and start whisking using an electric whisk. Whilst whisking, slowly pour in the sugar mixture. Continue to whisk until the mixture forms stiff peaks. It will take 4 or 5 minutes. Finally whisk in the vanilla extract.
    • Spread the mixture over the cooled cupcakes, then sprinkle on the desiccated coconut.  Finally garnish with the lime zest.

    ✎ Notes

    Tip You can store the unfrosted cakes in an air tight container and refrigerate.  It should keep like this for 3-4 days.
    .
    Nutritional Information is per serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 234mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
    Keywords Baking Ideas, gluten free
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    Gluten Free Coconut Lime Cupcakes

     

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    1. Eleanor says

      October 12, 2018 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Fab gluten free cupcake recipe. Coconut and lime are a great combo.

      Reply
    2. June Baby says

      August 08, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      Those look awesome! Love the coconut + lime flavors 🙂 Pinned!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        August 12, 2014 at 10:05 pm

        Thanks June. Coconut flour is a new favourite for me in gluten free cooking. I'm a bit of a lime-aholic too, so it worked out great 🙂

        Reply
    3. frankiesfeast says

      June 15, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      I just discovered your blog through the not so creative cook and your photography and recipes are absolutely to die for. So glad I found you!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        June 15, 2014 at 11:27 pm

        Thanks for the lovely comment 🙂 I'll be sure to thank Jhuls at 'the not so creative cook' for sending readers my way! Just been and checked out your site and ditto. Loving the GF choc cupcakes with peanut butter frosting!!

        Reply
    4. Amy says

      June 10, 2014 at 5:41 am

      Such a delightful looking little cake! I love the combination of coconut and lime too 🙂

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        June 10, 2014 at 9:00 pm

        Thanks Amy, glad you like them. Yes, I love the coconut/lime combination, I think my obsession with Thai flavours is starting to come out in my cakes! I'll try to draw the line at chilli and coriander cupcakes 🙂

        Reply

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