Coconut Cupcakes Recipe

Coconut Cupcakes

Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten
Show: Barefoot Contessa
Episode: Stephen's Birthday

Total: 2 hr 5 min
Active: 1 hr

Yield: 18 to 20 cupcakes

Level: Intermediate


Ingredients

3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
5 extra-large eggs at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
14 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut

For the frosting:

1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted

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