Creamy Coconut Cupcakes

and ½ sticks unsalted butter, room temperature

sugar

large eggs, at room temperature

pure vanilla extract

all-purpose flour (measured correctly)

baking powder

baking soda

salt

buttermilk

packed cup of sweetened, shredded coconut

of cream cheese, at room temperature

unsalted butter, at room temperature

coconut extract (optional, you can use vanilla instead.)

powdered sugar*

Extra coconut for sprinkling.