Sinful Cupcakes by Natalyn Shepherd

These cupcakes are to die for! You'll see why when you read the ingredients! Enjoy!

Cupcakes

Cream until fluffy:

1 ½ c. unsalted butter

2 c. sugar

5 eggs

            1 ½ t. vanilla

            1 ½ t. almond flavoring

Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed ingredients:

            3 c. flour

            1 t. baking soda

            ½ t. baking soda

            ½ t. salt

Stir in:

            1 c. buttermilk

            14 oz sweetened coconut

Place in foil cupcake liners. Bake at 350’ for 20-25 min.  Makes 24-26.

Butter - Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream:

            1 lb. Philadelphia cream cheese

            1 ½ c. unsalted butter

            1 t. vanilla

            ½ t. almond flavoring

            ½ lb. powdered sugar

An additional 2 oz. coconut may be colored green and sprinkled on top of frosted cupcakes.  A few jelly beans on top makes it the perfect Easter diner dessert!