Pina Colada Cupcakes

Pina Colada Cupcakes are a tropical twist on the classic cocktail, combining the flavors of pineapple, coconut, and rum in a delicious cupcake form.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Pina Colada Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 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
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Crushed pineapple
• 0.5 cup Shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoon Rum
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• for garnish Pineapple chunks
• for garnish Maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin 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.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the pineapple juice, coconut milk, vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and rum.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and a tablespoon of pineapple juice to make the glaze.
10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
11. Garnish with pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries.
12. 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.