Red Velvet Cupcakes with Coconut and Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (about 6 ounces), divided
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup buttermilk, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ¾ cups self-rising flour

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners. Sift flour and cocoa into small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat 1 1/2 cups sugar and 3/4 cup butter in large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, then red food coloring and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients in 3 ad...

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