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Tangy sour cream, toasty coconut, and a hint of almond take these pretty cakes several steps beyond plain vanilla. The icing keeps in the fridge for a couple of weeks, so feel free to freeze some of the cupcakes, then take them out and frost them as needed

Yield: 24 Cupcakes

Prep time: 35 - 40 minutes

Baking time: 5 minutes

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Cupcakes:

• 1/2 cup Horizon Organic® unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 Horizon Organic eggs
• 1 Horizon Organic egg yolk
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 1/3 cup Horizon Organic sour cream
• 2/3 cup Horizon Organic whole milk
• 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. cake flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Frosting:

• 4 ounces Horizon Organic cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup Horizon Organic unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup Horizon Organic sour cream
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
• toasted coconut for garnish

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line standard muffin or cupcake pans with paper liners.

Prepare the cupcakes first: Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl and beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the yolk and the almond extract. Combine the sour cream and the milk in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low speed, add the milk and flour mixtures to the batter in several alternating additions, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Blend thoroughly after each addition and scrape the bowl often. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat for 30 seconds, then reduce the speed to low and blend in the coconut. Divide the batter evenly in the pans to make 24 cupcakes. Bake for 20 minutes, until the tops feel springy when pressed in the center. Cool thoroughly before frosting. Unfrosted cupcakes will keep well wrapped at room temperature for up to three days, or frozen for up to six months.

To prepare the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, scraping the bowl often. Beat in the powdered sugar and scrape the bowl. Add the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest and blend until smooth. Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Bring chilled frosting to room temperature and beat vigorously before using to restore the texture. Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to three days. Bring to room temperature before serving. Sprinkle frosted cupcakes with toasted coconut, if desired.

Calories: 246; Protein: 2g; Carbohydrates: 18g; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 11g; Cholesterol: 76mg; Calcium: 29mg (3% DV); Sodium: 224mg

Food produced without antibiotics, added growth hormones or pesticides means better health and a cleaner environment.