Coconut cupcakes

Coconut cupcakes are moist, fluffy vanilla or coconut-flavored cakes topped with a rich coconut cream cheese or buttercream frosting and often finished with shredded coconut. They typically feature ingredients like all-purpose flour, coconut milk or cream, eggs, butter, and sweetened shredded coconut. This tropical-inspired treat is popular across many Western countries, with strong roots in American and Caribbean baking traditions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Coconut cupcakes are high in carbohydrates and fat, with the frosting and coconut contributing significantly to their calorie count. A standard cupcake with frosting provides roughly 350-450 calories, along with some iron and small amounts of fiber from the coconut.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	200 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Vitamin C	1 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Zinc	0.4 mg

Per 1 cupcake (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Coconut cupcakes are a favorite in tropical regions and often appear in celebrations like weddings and birthdays, symbolizing sweetness and abundance. Nutritionally, coconut provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are metabolized differently from other fats, though the high sugar and fat content means they are best enjoyed as an occasional indulgence.