Description
These Pina Colada Cupcakes capture the breezy taste of the classic cocktail in a light, fluffy cake topped with coconut cream and a bright cherry. Made with real crushed pineapple, coconut milk, and shredded coconut, each bite offers a tropical burst of pineapple sweetness and creamy coconut richness. Perfect for summer gatherings, brunches, or any celebration, this easy bake delivers a dessert that looks as stunning as a beach sunset and tastes just as refreshing. Serve chilled, island bliss.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Coconut cream for topping
- Cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in crushed pineapple, coconut milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut.
- Divide batter into liners, filling two‑thirds full.
- Bake 18‑20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Top each cupcake with coconut cream and a cherry.
Notes
- For extra coconut flavor
- toast the shredded coconut before folding it in. Ensure pineapple is well drained to avoid soggy cupcakes. Frosting can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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