Lima Colada Cupcakes

The piña colada is the national drink of Puerto Rico, and these Lima Colada Cupcakes are a delicious twist on that tropical flavor!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 68 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Lima Colada Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Caribbean Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 18 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 8 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk
• 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
• 0.5 cup Shredded coconut
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 12 Maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cupcake pan or line with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. Mix in the coconut milk, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
8. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with whipped cream and top each with a maraschino cherry.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.