• Firstly, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

  In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.

  Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then add the coconut extract and mix well.
• Add a third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until incorporated.

  Add half of the milk and mix well.

  Mix another third of the flour, and then add the remaining milk.

  Add the remaining flour and continue beating until well combined.
• Add the coconut
• Pour the batter into a lined or greased cupcake pan using a measuring cup.

  Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool before icing.

Make the icing

• Beat the butter and a 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar.

  Add the vanilla, lime juice, and milk and continue beating.

  Continue to add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. Beat in lime zest.
• Once cooled, top the cupcakes with Lime Icing. Top with gold sprinkles and additional lime zest, if desired