Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut and Blueberry Frosting

I am all about having a sweet treat for special celebrations like brunch, Easter or Mother’s Day. I knew these Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut and Blueberry Frosting would be a showstopper for #BrunchWeek day 4! I love the two-toned look of the frosting, and purple is such a fun color for cupcakes!

When it comes to Spring, one of my favorite things to do is go blueberry picking. We pick by the buckets, enjoy activities on the farms, and eat blueberries by the handful. I often save and freeze half of our haul to have for smoothies and baking throughout the year. The rest get gobbled up, more often than not, by my 4 year old, who could eat her weight in blueberries if I let her.

I wanted to make a unique and beautiful cupcake to celebrate our first blueberry farm trip of the season. These coconut cupcakes are moist and fluffy, with just the right hint of coconut. I also used coconut in the first frosting and shredded coconut as a garnish on the coconut frosting. These cupcakes are a coconut-lovers dream.

The blueberry frosting is quite possibly my favorite part. The frosting is flavored with blueberry syrup made from fresh blueberries. I could eat this stuff by the spoonful. I have, in fact, done so – no shame – it’s that good!

While I love my bestie, I’m kind of glad she wasn’t here when I made these. She would have run off with the mixing bowl and not come back with it. She likes to sneak tastes when I make cakes and cupcakes, and has been known to kidnap my mixing bowl on more than one occasion. I can’t blame her, though, this frosting is seriously good!

The frosting took on a beautiful shade of purple. Feel free to add food coloring if you want to bump up the color factor, but I like it as is. I also used a matching purple cupcake liner. We’re going with a theme here. The white and purple just looks so good together. If you make these for a party or celebration, everyone will ooh and ahh over how pretty they look.

Do you go blueberry picking? What is your favorite baked good or recipe to make with fresh blueberries? I hope you try this recipe and Happy Brunching! Don’t forget to enter the #BrunchWeek giveaway!

Take a look at what the #BrunchWeek Bloggers are creating today!

BrunchWeek Beverages:
Blackberry Ginger Mint Julep from The Crumby Kitchen
Peppermint Mocha Coffee Syrup from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Strawberry Bellini from Caroline’s Cooking

BrunchWeek Appetizers:
Barley and Apple Salad with Kale Pesto from A Day in the Life on the Farm

BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Asparagus and Cheese Tart from Brunch-n-Bites
Muffin Tin Frittatas from Sweet Beginnings
Red Pepper, Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche from Family Around the Table
Shaksuka from Karen’s Kitchen Stories

BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:
Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal from Cooking with Carlee
French Toast Sticks from The Barbee Housewife
Khachapuri – Georgian Cheese Bread with Eggs from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes from For the Love of Food
Strawberry Streusel Crescent Muffins from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Tiramisu Pancakes from Tara’s Multicultural Table

BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
Everything Bagel Breakfast Pockets from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Frutti di Mare Marinati from Culinary Adventures with Camilla

BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
Artichoke & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad from Eat Move Make
Asparagus Tart from Mildly Meandering
Creamy & Luscious Italian Asparagus from Girl Abroad
Roast Carrots with Pine Nuts & Feta from Books n’ Cooks
Sweet Potato Avocado Toast from Forking Up

BrunchWeek Desserts:
Chocolate Caramel Muffins from The PinterTest Kitchen
Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut and Blueberry Frosting from Love and Confections
Chocolate Rum Beet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Beet Frosting from Daily Dish Recipes
Espresso Coffee Cake from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Peach Brown Butter Coffee Cake from The Redhead Baker

Until next time, 
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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