Coconut Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting

packed sweetened shredded coconut

all-purpose flour or cake flour ((for a lighter cupcake))

baking powder

salt

butter (, softened (1 1/2 sticks))

granulated sugar

large whole eggs (, at room temperature)

large egg whites (, at room temperature)

vanilla extract

unsweetened coconut milk

recipe Coconut Buttercream Frosting (, recipe follows)

Sweetened shredded coconut (, for garnish (optional))

butter (, softened)

powdered sugar

unsweetened coconut milk

coconut extract or imitation coconut extract