The Perfect Coconut Cupcakes With Claire Saffitz | Dessert Person

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

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  • @CSaffitz
    @CSaffitz  2 года назад +131

    Quick question, what is your favorite type of cake?

    • @laurenschenck5355
      @laurenschenck5355 2 года назад +10

      Coconut 🥥 and Germany chocolate 😍

    • @daveena3118
      @daveena3118 2 года назад +7

      Vanilla cake🤣

    • @ammuparvathy8471
      @ammuparvathy8471 2 года назад +2

      Christmas fruit cake!

    • @laurenschenck5355
      @laurenschenck5355 2 года назад +7

      Chocolate and carrot cake too! 😍

    • @asuban
      @asuban 2 года назад +11

      Lemon cake with raspberries and cream cheese frosting

  • @seanlennon9714
    @seanlennon9714 2 года назад +571

    absolute comfort creator

  • @the_last_thing_you_forget
    @the_last_thing_you_forget 2 года назад +572

    Only Claire could say the sentence “you could achieve moderate creaming by hand” without even cracking a smile. She’s much more mature than me I love her

  • @elenigibson3662
    @elenigibson3662 2 года назад +262

    I made the coconut cake for my dad’s birthday and he absolutely loved it!! Every recipe I’ve made from your book has been a hit with him but this one is his favorite!

  • @amq16pp
    @amq16pp 2 года назад +148

    To the editor, Hal McFall, I love your editing style it’s just like kind of funny but also right on the spot (like it doesn’t overpower the episode) and I think it goes well with Claire’s chilled out vibe.

  • @tpn1110
    @tpn1110 2 года назад +240

    I grew up in a tropical fresh coconut loving country so when I moved to the US, I was shocked by how disgusting and artificially smelling “coconut flavor” is! You were spot on with the sunscreen comparison. Lots of people who think they hate coconut probably never had real fresh coconut products before.

    • @elenaascaso9090
      @elenaascaso9090 2 года назад +7

      One of my favorite coconut products is coconut Mexican paletas!!! They're super creamy and have big chunks of real coconut in them. Wonderful and not too sweet

    • @tpn1110
      @tpn1110 2 года назад +3

      @@elenaascaso9090 Oh hell yes I’d die for coconut paletas. I don’t even care for regular ice cream lol.

    • @ImStuckInStockton
      @ImStuckInStockton 2 года назад

      @@tpn1110 If you don't like regular ice cream don't ever comment on a food video ever again.

    • @moochieb1209
      @moochieb1209 2 года назад

      Very true. I thought coconut was gross until I had fresh coconut when I was out the country.

  • @rileywildman3224
    @rileywildman3224 2 года назад +129

    I really admire Claire's ratio of frosting to cake. Too little frosting is sad because frosting is delicious, but a lot of cupcakes have these towering mounds of icing on them that is overwhelming in both volume and sweetness. But these looked juuuuuust right to me.

  • @kimh1462
    @kimh1462 Год назад +7

    I am a person who loves to cook but hates to bake. I simply do not do it. Ever. And I actually do not really enjoy sweets too much but I have a few I cannot resist and coconut cake is one of those things. You made the receipe seem doable for someone like me. I finally made these tonight (had to buy a hand mixer!) and I literally had to pat myself on the back. These are beyond!! I am already looking forward to making these again... Thanks Claire!!

  • @ladyrazorsharp
    @ladyrazorsharp Год назад +3

    Whoever animated the vanilla bottle's little face, thank you. I was having a tough night, and when I spotted that adorable bottle, it lifted my spirits.

  • @annaseifert6969
    @annaseifert6969 2 года назад +64

    I love when you give us a new variation of the book recipes, that’s my favorite thing this channel does.

  • @tmmny
    @tmmny 2 года назад +25

    what I love most about Claire is that she explains everything so clearly as well as explains why things work. You understand the whole process instead of just following not knowing why so when something doesn't go right it's easy to find what went wrong.

    • @MsShellectable
      @MsShellectable Год назад

      I find her thoroughness very soothing. I mean, I don't bake, except for the stray key lime pie, and I really enjoy watching her.

  • @Cherrycokezero
    @Cherrycokezero 2 года назад +16

    I SWEAR I JUST MADE THE COCONUT CAKE INTO CUPCAKES FOR MY MOM. they came out so good!!!

  • @andrewmccrea37
    @andrewmccrea37 2 года назад +42

    These look so good. Thursdays are my favourite because we get a new video. Thanks, Claire!

  • @L3xL0ca
    @L3xL0ca 2 года назад +22

    I love the little animations! The little 👀 on the mixer during the frosting creation!!!!🤣🤣🤣💜

    • @lynnp9205
      @lynnp9205 2 года назад +3

      And on the vanilla

  • @OrigamiMarie
    @OrigamiMarie 2 года назад +7

    I love the mixer music that has a tempo consistent with the mixer speed :D
    Also I love the cute little blinky eyes on stuff :)

  • @jamesktucker979
    @jamesktucker979 2 года назад +4

    I love seeing the clock on your stove in these new videos. It makes me smile to see the actual time of day you are creating content.

  • @kayanncee8291
    @kayanncee8291 2 года назад +24

    I noticed that when a recipe calls for creaming butter and sugar, the texture of my cakes are more uniform and seem to have better structure if my butter is more along the lines of 60-65 degrees. I always thought that softer was better (a long as the butter wasn’t melting). But making the adjustment to a slightly cooler temp of my butter makes a huge difference.

    • @musicalnerds101
      @musicalnerds101 2 года назад +3

      I made these last night and I totally noticed that too, everything came together a lot smoother

  • @asuban
    @asuban 2 года назад +10

    They look so amazing! My stress relief to watch these episodes at work on breaktime.

  • @scottsummers4234
    @scottsummers4234 2 года назад +51

    I dont know why coconut is not a common cake flavor here in the Philippines where coconuts are abundant 😂
    Claire, please do an Ube Cake!

    • @cru_bii
      @cru_bii 2 года назад +2

      imagine a coconut cake with macapuno 🔥

  • @cakeheart.
    @cakeheart. 2 года назад +6

    made this cake for my birthday, probably the best cake i’ve ever had. sentiment agreed upon by two of my friends! try it!!

  • @w15h0na5tar
    @w15h0na5tar 2 года назад +7

    I made the full cake for my birthday this year!! It was fantastic, all my friends loved it. Opening a coconut was quite an adventure!

  • @acidhelm
    @acidhelm 2 года назад +4

    I loved how the music was edited over the footage of Claire mixing. 😃

  • @millie35998
    @millie35998 2 года назад +22

    Anyone else love the little faces on things?

  • @timeunbound4513
    @timeunbound4513 2 года назад +1

    I made these cupcakes!!! I substituted dairy free cream cheese and used baking stick Crisco instead of butter because of my dairy allergy and they turned out amazing!

  • @AnnaMaria.
    @AnnaMaria. 2 года назад +7

    My favorite Thursday tradition!! Thank you Claire so excited to try these!

  • @samanthamascarenhas3656
    @samanthamascarenhas3656 2 года назад +1

    just made these for my son's birthday, they were such a hit!!! thank you so much Claire for your recipes!!

  • @niamhmccabe5955
    @niamhmccabe5955 2 года назад +21

    New kitchen, new counter rules. So happy to see so much of Felix, best episode ever

  • @titanz1029
    @titanz1029 2 года назад +4

    I made the cake version of this over the weekend. To say it was delicious feels like I'm underselling it, it was sublime!

  • @donniedarko3777
    @donniedarko3777 4 месяца назад

    These cupcakes are made AT LEAST once or twice month in our house. Just too damn good!
    I’ve made them for friends, family and colleagues. Everyone loves them!

  • @candacefangirl5448
    @candacefangirl5448 2 года назад +2

    I don’t even like coconut cake and I watched every second of this video. Anything for you, Claire!

  • @TheAbabudoiu
    @TheAbabudoiu 2 года назад +8

    Claire I’m loving the last few videos cause I recently moved in on my own and have ZERO baking equipment but somehow managed to whip up both the recipes for the cupcakes and blackberries tarte (and when I say whip up I mean no electric stuff, lots of arm work 😅) but we’re both SOOOOO DELICIUOS!!!

  • @incensive5020
    @incensive5020 2 года назад +1

    Even if I don't do any of these recipes, I love seeing these videos because Claire gives a lot of good information and tips that are so useful for any type of baking.

  • @NerdyChef99
    @NerdyChef99 2 года назад +5

    I love your coconut cake! I add a little bit of almond extract to mine just to enhance the coconut flavor even more and it’s delicious! And yes coconut extract is terrible.
    I also use mango curd as a filling with the coconut custard and it’s a huge hit!

  • @TaraL24
    @TaraL24 4 месяца назад

    My husband and I came home from holiday today, he said that he fancied a raspberry and coconut cake, to which I immediately thought of your recipe here. He didn’t want cupcakes so we managed to make a sandwich cake using 8” tins. They worked beautifully! The cake was magnificent, the only change I added was raspberry jam with fresh raspberries and your gorgeous frosting in the middle. We are working our way through your recipes. As a new subscriber I have a few years worth to happily catch up on ❤ now your biggest fan from Wiltshire UK 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 xxx

  • @beethany4306
    @beethany4306 Год назад

    Made them for 4th of July and my coconut loving grandpa loved them. Going to make them again later tonight! 10/10!

  • @janeismymiddlename
    @janeismymiddlename 2 года назад +6

    They look so good! My mom used to get my dad a coconut cake for his birthday every year. I might have to make these for the next one!

  • @lbrock6885
    @lbrock6885 2 года назад

    I have to make this!! My grandfather used to order a coconut cake for himself every year for his birthday. It was always soooo good but we never knew where he got it from! He died six years ago, but I always think of him when I see coconut cake :)

  • @alecschambach3847
    @alecschambach3847 2 года назад +1

    The amount of comfort and peace these videos constantly bring 😌😌 appreciate you Clair and the Dessert Person team!

  • @SandungaLuna
    @SandungaLuna 10 месяцев назад

    I just made these for my nieces birthday thank you so much they came out Amazing!! Such a perfect dessert.

  • @danielledecrais273
    @danielledecrais273 2 года назад +1

    I made this recipe for the fourth of July. Hands down best cupcake I have ever made. A straight forward recipe that was easy to follow. They turned out beautiful and almost looked professional. Thanks for another great recipe! I'm in love with your books and all your recipes turn out above and beyond my expectations. ❤️

  • @lyannajimenez4010
    @lyannajimenez4010 2 года назад +2

    I made this coconut cake for my coworkers and they loved it so much I had to make it a second time within a week! Super delicious 😋 next recipe to make is the carrot cake from the book for my mom's birthday 🥳

  • @geoffreyblackmer
    @geoffreyblackmer 2 года назад +1

    Claire's cabin is so dreamy! I love the misty woods!

  • @averirae92
    @averirae92 2 года назад +3

    I absolutely LOVED the original coconut cake recipe, so of course I have to try the cupcake version now 😊

  • @bethwalker355
    @bethwalker355 2 года назад +1

    What a treat to see you Claire! Miss BA heaps, but so glad to see you...hope you all do another show soon! Thank you!

  • @backpackerinprogress3171
    @backpackerinprogress3171 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for making these! I’ve been wanting to make that cake for my husband but keep avoiding the time investment. Will have to try these soon!
    I’ve been obsessed with any excuse to make your all-butter flaky pie dough. SO. GOOD. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @marildacabral1149
    @marildacabral1149 2 года назад +4

    love when Felix shows up in the background :) or any kitty or even the chickens :)

    • @topazure74
      @topazure74 17 дней назад

      I love cats, BUT THEY DO NOT BELONG ON COUNTERS WHERE FOOD IS PREPAIRED. She should KNOW this.

  • @weathering-the-storm
    @weathering-the-storm 2 года назад +4

    I love this theme song I always sing along and the animations are so adorable! I always look forward to your videos thank you Claire and Team for some amazing fun content I have so many recipes I want to try from desert person

    • @sandradykes2958
      @sandradykes2958 2 года назад

      I can’t figure out the words to the last line. Do you know?

    • @LivinInSim
      @LivinInSim 2 года назад

      @@sandradykes2958 Do do doot do doot Dee-Zurt Per-Sun!!

  • @xaverkun736
    @xaverkun736 2 года назад +2

    That eyed vanilla extract is everything 😍🥺 11:00

  • @lauratieszen3149
    @lauratieszen3149 Год назад

    These were amazing! So much coconut flavor and the cake has a beautiful crumb. Thanks Claire

  • @Issor_Rossi
    @Issor_Rossi 2 года назад +3

    A lot of people seems to not like coconut flavored desserts. I love it.

  • @MadeInCookware
    @MadeInCookware 2 года назад +4

    These look delicious! Thank you, Claire!

  • @mitzibud6908
    @mitzibud6908 2 года назад

    Love the little expressions on the objects!! Another awesome video!! Thank you!!

  • @meryemeelfatim5732
    @meryemeelfatim5732 8 месяцев назад

    I just made them into a little rectangle cakes they turned out so yummy my kids devoured them 😋 ♥️ 😍 ❤️

  • @jennifertrace3836
    @jennifertrace3836 2 года назад +2

    Always enjoyable to spend Thursday’s lunch watching and learning about what I’ll be baking the next weekend. 😊

  • @yiqiuhua8369
    @yiqiuhua8369 2 года назад

    I already made two batches of cupcakes following this recipe. It works great!!!!!

  • @easilystartled2203
    @easilystartled2203 2 года назад +1

    These turned out SO WELL!!! And I've got a tub of extra cream cheese frosting now to use up on something else delightful :D YUM!

  • @maureenpool2127
    @maureenpool2127 2 года назад +1

    I LOVE coconut and can’t wait to make these! Thanks!

  • @amaz21
    @amaz21 2 года назад +59

    I almost always make my cupcake into a sandwich. It makes it easier to get uniform bites (not one bite that’s mostly frosting while the next bite is practically frosting-free) and you’re less likely to lose your toppings.

    • @emilykpaige
      @emilykpaige 2 года назад +1

      Yes! I also always make mine into sandwiches lol

    • @christinamcallister3791
      @christinamcallister3791 2 года назад +1

      I'm a recent convert to this method, and I don't think I'll ever go back.

  • @uzoamakawilfred867
    @uzoamakawilfred867 2 года назад +1

    Sure going to try this out…looks yummy

  • @patience6064
    @patience6064 2 года назад

    Wow.....Coconut cupcakes is so sweet I love it

  • @joshuagambrell9667
    @joshuagambrell9667 2 года назад

    Baked these a few days ago, following the recipe exactly, only I used the reverse creaming method (I like cupcakes with flat tops) and added some of the toasted coconut to the cake batter. Excellent cupcake. Perfect amount for one person. 😝

  • @dmariapaz
    @dmariapaz 2 года назад +2

    Hi Claire,
    I really enjoy watching your videos. They are therapeutic for me. I can almost smell the butter and sugar from my screen. :-)
    My question is: Can the reverse creaming process work for this kind of cake or any other kind of cake? How do you choose one over the other?
    Thank you!

  • @catbrodeur623
    @catbrodeur623 2 года назад +1

    Wow...flashback...my mom used to make that cupcake sandwich so she could pack cupcakes in my lunch bags as a surprise sometimes. Didn't even remember that til i saw this 💚

  • @shereedashboard
    @shereedashboard 2 года назад

    Um, made these immediately with my son today. The BEST cupcakes I’ve ever had. 😍

  • @anitachawla5202
    @anitachawla5202 2 года назад

    Cupcakes were a delicious contribution to the 4th of July backyard party I attended! The baker in the group of friends exclaimed, spontaneously--These are spot on; just the right amount of sweet and coconut flavor; you know how so many coconut cakes taste 'off'!

  • @charlottebasile3631
    @charlottebasile3631 2 года назад +19

    I always wait for “verdict: mmm” or else I just cannot believe that it passes the yum test lol

  • @theresaanderssons94
    @theresaanderssons94 7 месяцев назад

    My secret to fluffy and moist cakes and cinnamon buns have been coconut milk for ages! You can exchange a lot of fluid for it, especially ifn cinnamon buns! And I'm swedish, i know my buns 😀

  • @dianeking3690
    @dianeking3690 2 года назад

    Thanks for scaling this recipe down into cupcakes. I do have your book and love it. I have made several of your recipes and really like all the ones I've tried so far. Will make the original coconut cake recipe when I have more time, but for now I'm looking forward to a simple yet delicious cupcake. Thanks

  • @noodlesniffer
    @noodlesniffer 2 года назад

    I really enjoy the mixing bowl faces :)

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 2 года назад +1

    I love cupcakes 🧁 you are such a angel and make most beautiful pastries! 💞

  • @rggiii5089
    @rggiii5089 2 года назад +4

    I realized that I haven't made any other coconut dessert aside from Buko (young coconut) Pie.
    Now's a good time to make one (this one) as I can get fresh coconut milk from the market.

  • @RS-wl4mp
    @RS-wl4mp 2 года назад

    I had to rewatch the portion before the cream cheese frosting because I kept getting distracted by the face on the vanilla bottle. Nice little addition :P
    Love, love, love your videos!

  • @irenegoyette9086
    @irenegoyette9086 2 года назад

    I love all the cakes!!!!! However, yellow cake with white Swiss buttercream frosting is a favorite as is carrot cake and coconut cake.

  • @MJ-en5hi
    @MJ-en5hi 2 года назад

    I was super excited about this video, I have been wanting to make the coconut cake from Dessert Person but haven't had a good occasion (or motivation) for a layer cake.. Made the cupcakes yesterday; the batter was easy to put together and they turned out amazing!! I will definitely use this recipe again! Thank you Claire and team for all the wonderful content!

  • @xpendabull
    @xpendabull 2 года назад +4

    Waiting for the “mmm” verdict is my favorite part of every episode.

  • @Dynamic_dino_
    @Dynamic_dino_ 2 года назад +4

    10:30 Felix looks so offended that the oven was turned off 😂

  • @ElizabethGonzalez-tj8gl
    @ElizabethGonzalez-tj8gl 2 года назад +2

    i support claire totally making things up

  • @emy7873
    @emy7873 2 года назад

    Ah you never fail to amaze me! Every time there is a new tip, I love how I am learning how I can make that delicious looking coconut cake without having to make that big fancy layer cake.
    Also, please never stop adding the cute little smiley faces on random objects 😁

  • @hamsterfan999
    @hamsterfan999 2 года назад

    imo the best type of ‘frosting’ for coconut cakes of any sort is a whipped white chocolate ganache. totally leans into the creaminess and nuttiness of coconut! you can also flavour the ganache with extra coconut by using coconut oil or cream

  • @Jenny_Sama
    @Jenny_Sama 2 года назад

    I really appreciate the way Claire explains the reasoning behind some steps, that's when you realize all the mistakes you've been unknowingly making for years, like the room temp eggs instead of cold eggs.

    • @topazure74
      @topazure74 17 дней назад

      Then I should not have to explain to Claire that cats do not belong on counters where food is prepared!!!!!

  • @pushingdaisies954
    @pushingdaisies954 Год назад +12

    I love how Claire is a professional chef and her cats still walk around the kitchen counters 😂 Beside her being chaos incarnate, this is why I love watching her. 0% snobbery, 100% knowledge and kitties 😺

    • @topazure74
      @topazure74 17 дней назад

      And any fool knows that kitties should not be allowed on counters where food is prepared!!!!! It's about 2-3 hops from the litter box to these counters. Cats are cats(love them) but people should KNOW BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @sorcererofchaos77
    @sorcererofchaos77 2 года назад +12

    I have a Clairefied question! What's the difference between raw sugar and regular "refined" sugar? I heard raw sugar is "healthier"? Also, can I easily substitute one for the other in a recipe? Love your recipes!!

    • @cynhanrahan4012
      @cynhanrahan4012 2 года назад +2

      Healthier, no. Sugar is sugar. Also, all sugar is cooked - that's how it granulates. There is a flavor difference with some "raw" sugars, and a textural difference - the raw tends to have larger granules. For baking, I never deviate from what the recipe calls for because science is a thing. The other sugars are fun to use as a topping for crunch and color, and in drinks work really well with flavors.

    • @lstein0
      @lstein0 2 года назад +3

      I only use raw sugar in my house, because we're vegan, and it's just easier to find raw sugar rather than know what sugar processing procedures were followed. Anyway, I substitute raw for refined white in all of my baking, have never had a problem. As a matter of fact, in one particular cookie recipe, the raw sugar adds a bit of a "bite" to the cookie which is now a delicacy in our house. Ha.

    • @arilibove-goldfarb4717
      @arilibove-goldfarb4717 2 года назад

      You can substitute one to one by weight but you might have less sugar in a cup because raw sugar often has bigger crystals. It gets its color by not filtering out all the minerals and impurities from the sugar cane but it's not any different health wise than white refined sugar

    • @em_8154
      @em_8154 2 года назад

      @@lstein0 hey as one vegan to another, what do you recommend for an egg substitute in this recipe?

    • @lstein0
      @lstein0 2 года назад

      @@em_8154 hey! I get pretty consistent results using an egg replacer in cakes. My latest favorite is Bob's Red Mill. Used to use Neat Egg but can't find it anymore. Let me know how it works out!

  • @mykat7088
    @mykat7088 2 года назад +3

    3:51 vinny asking the tough questions... i literally only ever want one and a half slices of cake 😭 one's too few, two's too many, ty for thinking of our concerns 🥲

  • @chicmommaplants9692
    @chicmommaplants9692 2 года назад +1

    Yes! I’m the only one in my family that loves loves coconut! I’m going to make this for myself……for once. :)

  • @03maggield
    @03maggield 2 года назад

    Looks yummy and very straightforward

  • @klindenberger
    @klindenberger 2 года назад

    I made these cupcakes today and they are the bomb! So delicious. 😋

  • @laurenschenck5355
    @laurenschenck5355 2 года назад +1

    OMG! MY favorite I LOVEE coconut my favorite flavor perfect for summer! 🥥🥰

  • @karenb8200
    @karenb8200 2 года назад

    Great video! No one in my house but me likes coconut, so this pared down recipe sounds like a good way for me to try it. I can freeze leftover cake, but it's still daunting to try eating a whole layer cake by yourself!

  • @rebeccahext7987
    @rebeccahext7987 2 года назад +1

    Claire! I live in the mountains of CO (7,000ft), and I would love it if you could do a quick video with information on how to edit your cake recipes for altitude! I keep getting caved-in centers. I have tried a few things I found online (higher temps, shorter time, some edits to baking powder quantities), but if you have any tips I would love to hear them. Thank you!

  • @darraghcorcoran5077
    @darraghcorcoran5077 2 года назад

    I made these cupcakes today, and they’re so good!!!

  • @VictoryDanDukor
    @VictoryDanDukor Год назад

    i made these and omg they were so good

  • @audiomxr
    @audiomxr 2 года назад

    The music bed under the mixer sections was subtle at first, and I enjoyed how it became more pronounced the further into the episode I went. And the three-beat of the beaters by Claire, synchronized with the music made me laugh!

  • @marinaoliveira8989
    @marinaoliveira8989 2 года назад

    The combination of coconut and cheese is....interesting??? I'm gonna try it 😊

  • @may-leewong2451
    @may-leewong2451 2 года назад

    Love your cat's window seat btw!

  • @alabiisrael8640
    @alabiisrael8640 2 года назад

    Awesome 💯

  • @YA-tt5if
    @YA-tt5if 2 года назад +2

    These look amazingg, definitely need to try them 🤩

  • @kevinalexander8526
    @kevinalexander8526 2 года назад

    I just love when it's verdict time and the little pause comes 'Mmm'

    • @topazure74
      @topazure74 17 дней назад

      The verdict is that the HEALTH DEPT. needs to explain to her that cats should not have access to counters where food is prepared.

  • @musicalnerds101
    @musicalnerds101 2 года назад

    I made these last night and they were a huge hit!!! (But don’t overfill the muffin tins because they did overflow and spilled in the oven and there was smoke all in the kitchen but it’s ok because I trimmed them and they didn’t even taste like smoke 😋)

  • @blessedbabe4721
    @blessedbabe4721 2 года назад

    wow looks yummy

  • @C.G.C-Solution-Tv
    @C.G.C-Solution-Tv 2 года назад

    I will try this One