Coconut-Mocha Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

For the Cupcakes

1 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

2 cups

sugar

3/4 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

kosher salt

1 cup

buttermilk, shaken

1/2 cup

vegetable oil

eggs, at room temperature

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1 cup

freshly brewed hot coffee

For the Mocha Buttercream

4 sticks

unsalted butter, room temperature

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/8 tsp

fine sea salt

2/3 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

5 cups

confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)

3 tbsp

cold coffee

For the Garnish

1 1/2 cups

coconut, lightly toasted (see recipe notes below)