BEST EVER COCONUT CUPCAKES

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I think I got this recipe from The Neeleys, on Food Network. My daughter fell in love with the cupcakes and requested them for her 8th birthday party. This makes 2 dozen. I am not a coconut fan but love these cupcakes.

Provided by Kitchen_Kouture

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
2/3 cup buttermilk
5 eggs
1 1/4 cups butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
16 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
6 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line muffin pan with liners.
  • Blend all cupcake ingredients in a mixer.
  • Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool.
  • Mix all frosting ingredients together except coconut.
  • Frost cupcakes and top with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.9, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 95.4, Sodium 375.8, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 52.9, Protein 4.5

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