This weekend marks my dad's 65th birthday and he is not a big dessert lover. So, I decided that he might enjoy a coconut cupcake, since he will not eat chocolate and according to him, "anything gooey".
Using my new Martha Stewart cupcake cookbook, I tried her coconut cupcake recipe and boy was it delish- moist, sweet, but not too sweet. However, I did change a few things. I used her Swiss Meringue Buttercream frosting which is outstanding. I think it is way better than the heaviness of normal buttercream frosting.
I also toasted some of the shredded coconut and sprinkled it on top of the cupcakes, which adds a nice crunch. Martha's cupcake book is absolutely amazing and I plan on getting through many more of the recipes.
But for now, my dad, who will not eat dessert, loved the cupcakes, so I definitely recommend them to everyone!
