Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
The recipe Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting could satisfy your American craving in approximately 45 minutes. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 27g of fat, and a total of 464 calories. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 24. Head to the store and pick up salt, baking soda, coconut flakes, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two 12-cup standard muffin tins with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, and set aside.
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Using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
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Add the eggs one at a time until just combined.
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Add the vanilla and coconut extracts.
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Add the buttermilk and the dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix.
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Mix in the coconut.
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Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
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Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks before frosting. Keep the oven on.
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Using a handheld mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until light and smooth.
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Add the vanilla, and then slowly add the confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time until thoroughly incorporated.
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Frost the cupcakes generously with about 4 tablespoons of frosting.
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Garnish with the toasted coconut flakes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings24
Health Score1
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