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cream cheese frosting

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I love that my Barefoot Contessa cookbook opens directly to the coconut cupcake page.  I think what makes these cupcakes so good is the cream cheese frosting. Here’s my (very slight) adaption of Ina’s recipe:

1 lb cream cheese
¾ lb butter 
1½ teaspoons vanilla
1 - 1½ lbs powdered sugar (I like it less sweet, so I use closer to 1 lb)

1.  Cream together the butter & cream cheese together.  Make sure these are both at room temperature so they blend smoothly!

2.  Add in the vanilla and continue to beat.

3.  Add the confectioners sugar in small batches and mix till smooth.

If you have extra frosting just freeze it for next time!

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