I am very happy to report that the cupcakes turned out great and everyone loved the coconut! It was so easy to whip out two different batches the day prior because I borrowed my neighbor's KitchenAid Mixer. This thing makes me want to bake daily and gives me mixer envy. I should probably break down and buy one myself but that would require baking more than once a year. If you decide to try either recipe, be sure to post your comment below and let me know how it turns out. If you are wondering, ...