~ coconut cupcakes & luscious frosting ~ yum

How To Make ~ coconut cupcakes & luscious frosting ~ yum

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven to 325 degree F. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar on high until light & fluffy. Making sure sugar is thoroughly combined. Lower speed and add eggs one at a time, thoroughly blending after each. Mix in the extracts then fold in the coconut.
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  Step 2
  Sift flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Start adding flour mixture alternating with buttermilk, start and end with flour. Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until pick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes then finish cooling on rack. ( I use silicone liners, so I move them to rack as soon as finished baking.) While cupcakes are baking - toast coconut. I just place in a skillet evenly spread and over low heat - keep tossing until desired brownness. Make sure not to burn. It won't take long.
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  Step 3
  Make frosting: In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese with the butter until thoroughly blended. Add extracts, confectioners sugar and milk. Beat until smooth and creamy.
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  Step 4
  Once cupcakes are cool, liberally frost with the delicious icing. Sprinkle with toasted coconut and enjoy!
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