COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 to 20 large cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound unsalted butter, at 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 all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
14 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer running on low, add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In three parts, alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in 7 ounces coconut.
  • Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Fill each cup to the top with batter. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking rack and cool completely.
  • Make the cream cheese icing: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, blend together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Frost the cupcakes with the cream cheese icing and sprinkle with the remaining coconut.

Mm Anuhas
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still pretty good.


A khan Khan
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I've never been a big fan of coconut, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. I'll definitely make them again.


Shahbaz Jutt
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These cupcakes are so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend them!


LeTammra Moore
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Doll Princy
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and fluffy. I'll definitely be making them again.


Subash Thamee
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Meh. The cupcakes were okay, but I've had better.


Darryll Van Staden
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These cupcakes were so easy to make and they tasted incredible. Highly recommend!


Dev Pakhrin
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these cupcakes changed my mind. They're amazing!


Boateng Godfred
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5 stars! These cupcakes are so moist and the icing is to die for.


Oluwatobi Adewole
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfectly. Will definitely make again!


Sardar Asim
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The cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the icing was perfect.


Shastan Ratcliff
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Delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great.


SANI MOHAMMED
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I've made these cupcakes twice now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. So moist and flavorful!


Sadaqataslam 333
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These coconut cupcakes were a huge hit with my family! The cream cheese icing was the perfect finishing touch.