Best Coconut Cream Cupcakes Recipe - How To Make Coconut Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 c. (300 g.) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. coconut extract (optional)
• 2 c. (240 g.) all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 3/4 c. (170 ml.) milk
• 1 (13.5-oz. can) full-fat coconut milk
• 1 (3.4-oz.) package instant vanilla pudding
• 6 oz. (170 g.) cream cheese, room temperature
• 2/3 c. (75 g.) powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 c. (340 ml.) cold heavy cream
• Pinch of kosher salt
• 3/4 c. (40 g.) toasted shredded unsweetened coconut