Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

February 26, 2015

150

These cupcakes are moist and flavorful, but the frosting and toasted coconut on top is what makes them extra special!

1 1/2 cups butter, soft
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
7 oz coconut

8oz soft cream cheese
3/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract
3 cups powdered sugar (approximately)

Cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing and scraping down the bowl after each addition. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and...
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Nutritions

Calories
303

Sodium
84mg
3% DV

Fat
15g
24% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
38g
13% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

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