pina colada cupcakes

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Jacksonville, FL
Updated on Jul 10, 2014

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

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

Ingredients

  • CUPCAKE
  • 1/4 cup coconut rum
  • 1/2 cup cream of coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 - eggs
  • 8 ounces pineapple, crushed
  • COCONUT CREAM FROSTING
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cream of coconut
  • OPTIONAL
  • - shredded coconut for garnish
  • - pineapple chunks and cherries

How To Make pina colada cupcakes

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

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #cupcake
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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