Raffaello Coconut Almond Cupcakes
Raffaello coconut almond cupcakes that are inspired by Raffaello confections. Soft and moist white cupcakes with wonderful flavors of coconut and almond, decorated with dreamy white frosting. Perfect for elegant summer occasions!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time33 minutes mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Flour Mixture
- 1 cup all purpose flour (130 g)
- ½ cup desiccated coconut (40 g)
- ½ cup blanched almond meal (50 g)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Main
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (75 g), room temperature
- ½ cup sugar (100 g)
- 2 egg whites , room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream (125 g), room temperature
- ½ cup milk (125 ml), room temperature
Others
- white frosting
- 12 Raffaello
- some desiccated coconut , to sprinkle on top
Cupcake Batter
Add butter and sugar into another bowl and whisk until pale and fluffy, around 5 minutes. Then add in egg whites and whisk everything well. Now add in sour cream, milk and whisk again to combine everything.
Add the flour mixture in 2 additions, making sure to mix well after each addition. Don't over mix.
Divide batter evenly into 12 holes muffin pan with liners. Bake in a preheated oven at 350ºF (175ºC) for 18 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a rack before frosting them.
- I piped the frosting using this nozzle shape and I absolutely love it!
- Nutrition values are calculated for 1 cupcake with frosting and the Raffaello on top.
Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 44.9g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 25.5g | Saturated Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 43.2mg | Sodium: 115.4mg | Potassium: 75.5mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 30.8g | Calcium: 38.5mg | Iron: 0.8mg