Coconut Cupcakes
Makes 18 to 20 large cupcakes
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
Cream Cheese Icing (recipe follows)
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the 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 another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, in three parts, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in 7 ounces of 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.
Frost with cream cheese icing and sprinkle with the remaining coconut.
I use an ice cream scoop to fill the muffin cups.
CREAM CHEESE ICING:
for 18 to 20 large cupcakes
1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 pounds confectioners’ sugar, sifted
Blend together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the confectioners’ sugar and mix until smooth.
NOTE: As much as I love frosting this makes much more than you will need for the 18-20 cupcakes, but the excess freezes beautifully in an air tight container. Just thaw in the refrigerator and give it a few stirs before using.
Recipe adapted from Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa
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ooooh, I've made these and they're so good!!!!
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I've heard so many wonderful things about this cupcake of Ina's. I went to the FoodNetwork site and even printed the recipe but have yet to try it. I really, really need to get on it!!
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