"Rich and refreshing coconut lime cupcakes with a creamy coconut lime buttercream frosting. Our favorite cupcake recipe ever!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups granulated sugar
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Zest of 1 large lime
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3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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5 extra-large eggs at room temperature
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon coconut extract
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1 T fresh lime juice
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3 c all-purpose flour
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1 t baking powder
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1/2 t baking soda
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1/2 t kosher salt
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1 c buttermilk
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3/4 c shredded coconut
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FROSTING
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1 c butter @ room temp
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1 t vanilla extract
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1 t coconut extract
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6 c powdered sugar
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4 T fresh lime juice
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3/4 c shredded coconut for sprinkling on cupcakes