Coconut Cupcakes

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Stephen's Birthday

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
18 to 20 cupcakes

Times:

Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 2 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, 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 flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
14 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut

For the frosting:

1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, sifted

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, 1 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 3 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 of coconut.

Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Fill each liner 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.

Meanwhile, make the frosting. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, on low speed, cream together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with the remaining coconut.

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Greg Colchester, VT 11-21-2009
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OK I brought these cupcakes to a friends' house for a party and everyone was plain giddy with excitement over the taste. ... They are crazy insane good. Not too sweet, which is a problem I have with most cupcakes. Loved the undertones of the almond extract, the buttercream frosting (I just eyeballed the amount of powdered sugar and kept tasting it until it was the desired sweetness), and simple preparation. Wonderful recipe.Read more
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karen el cajon, CA 11-18-2009
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perfectionnn!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made these today and wow they are so incredibly light. I don't know what cupcake size ina is using but I got 18 standard... cupcakes with the recipe halved. anyway these are so delicious and easy i'm definitely going to be making them again. i used a tried and true cream cheese recipe and topped them off with the shredded coconut and they looked so cute!Read more
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Carl Wappinger falls, NY 11-15-2009
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Not sure if I did somthing wrong
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This was just ok for me. Thought there may have been too much butter in this recipe. Also the recipe for the icing made... much more than was needed. I was a little disappointed in this one. Read more
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nivi Milford, CT 11-12-2009
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soft, moist and crunchy top
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tried these coconut cup cakes simply because I was only left with some grated coconut and pecans in my pantry and I really... wanted to bake something. I exactly halved the ingredients and still ended up with 12 cup cakes on a regular mufin tray and a small bundt. They were rich moist and the top edge was crunchy.. hmm yummy... I even didnt have vanilla or almond extracs and no cheese for frosting, it's funny but they were still delicious. I would bake them again using the extrcts next time...... A great super easy recipe for beginners like me.... love to bake all of Ina'sRead more
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Denisse Santa Ana, CA 11-12-2009
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Okay
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

These cupcakes weren't bad. They were okay. A little bit on the fry side and the flavore wasn't too great. Don't think I will... be making these again.Read more
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Cheryl manchester, CT 11-11-2009
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Simply the Best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made these on several occassions and everyone enjoys them. The receipi is simple. They are light, moist, and heavenly.... The coconut inside as well as on top makes them a delight. Ina, you rock!Read more