pina colada cupcakes

Recipe by
Janice Martinez
Jacksonville, FL

It's National Pina Colada Day and I found this recipe and thought I would share!

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pina colada cupcakes

  • CUPCAKE
  • 1/4 c
    coconut rum
  • 1/2 c
    cream of coconut
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 c
    flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    butter, unsalted
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 8 oz
    pineapple, crushed
  • COCONUT CREAM FROSTING
  • 16 oz
    cream cheese
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 4 c
    powdered sugar
  • 4 Tbsp
    cream of coconut
  • OPTIONAL
  • shredded coconut for garnish
  • pineapple chunks and cherries

How To Make pina colada cupcakes

  • 1
    For Cupcakes
  • 2
    Preheat the oven to 350`F. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the rum, coconut cream, pineapple with its juice, and vanilla.
  • 3
    In another small mix together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • 4
    In a medium mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time, beating as you go.
  • 5
    While you’re mixing slowly add the rum mixture to the butter and sugar mixture.
  • 6
    Then add the flour mixture slowly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  • 7
    Fill cupcake wrappers 3/4 full and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until tops are starting to turn lightly golden brown.
  • 8
    Let the cupcakes cool then ice them with the Coconut Cream Frosting below.
  • 9
    For Icing
  • 10
    In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and coconut cream with a mixer.
  • 11
    Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until it is completely incorporated.
  • 12
    Ice cooled cupcakes and garnish with shredded coconut, pineapple chunks and cherries, if desired.

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