Passion Fruit Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting

INGREDIENTS

• 4 fresh ripe passion fruits, or 1/4 cup frozen passion fruit pulp, thawed
• 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 12 Tbs. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, at room temperature
• 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tsp. coconut extract
• 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts