Almond Cupcakes with Coconut Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Ingredients:

Cupcakes
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 3/4 cup whole milk
Frosting
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 5 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup Cream of Coconut
• 1/2 tsp coconut extract if desired
• Toasted coconut for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners. (12 standard cupcakes or 24 minis)
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in medium bow, set aside.
4. Cream butter and sugar together in stand mixer until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add in eggs and extracts and continue mixing until smooth, scraping sides as necessary.
5. Add in one third of the flour mixture and then half of the milk, mixing until combined. Repeat process, ending in flour mixture. Beat until smooth.
6. Fill cupcake liners up 2/3 full and bake for 20 minutes for standard size cupcakes and 10-15 for mini. Remove from oven when centers spring back to the touch. Allow to cool before frosting.
Frosting
7. Beat butter until smooth. Add in powdered sugar and Cream of Coconut and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Add in coconut extract is desired to intensify the coconut flavor.
8. Cream of coconut in the can may separate. If this happens, mix it together in blender or food processor until combined and smooth before adding to the frosting.
9. Frost cupcakes.
10. Garnish with toasted coconut if desired.

Recipe Source:cookiesandcups