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For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with 15 regular-size cupcake liners.
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In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder and salt.
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Whisk together thoroughly.
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In the bowl of an electric stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites until foamy.
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Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and whisk until the eggs whites form a soft meringue.
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Remove the egg white mixture from the mixing bowl and set aside.
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Using the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and remaining 1 cup sugar.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the flour and coconut milk, alternating between the two, beginning and ending with the flour.
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Once all the flour has been added, mix until smooth.
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Scrape down the sides and beat in the egg white mixture until smooth.
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Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake until the tops are golden brown and the cupcakes are baked through, about 25 minutes.
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Rotate the cupcake pans halfway through the baking process.
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For the lemon curd: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs.
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Stir in the butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix until smooth.
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Microwave on high for 1 minute and stir.
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Repeat 5 times, or until thick.
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For the buttercream: In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream the butter until smooth.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
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Beat in the extracts and lemon zest and beat until light and fluffy.
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For the coconut: While cupcakes are baking, spread the shredded coconut over a sheet pan and toast and until light brown, about 7 minutes.
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To assemble: Once the cupcakes are cool, core out the middle of each cupcake and generously fill with the lemon curd.
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Fill a pastry bag equipped with desired pastry tip with coconut-lemon buttercream.
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Pipe the buttercream over the top of each cupcake and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
