Pina Colada Cupcake Recipe: Spice Up Your Birthday Party!

 

Apparently cupcakes are in vogue right now.  And why not?  They're fun, sweet, and remind us of childhood.  If you love pina coladas, you'll love this recipe!  Enjoy!

Ingredients;

1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/3 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoon vanilla
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup crushed pineapple
1/3 cup shredded coconut

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and line the cupcake pans with liners.

• At medium speed, beat together the melted butter, pineapple juice, rum, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

• In a separate bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

• Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture 1/2 cup at a time until combined.  Mixer should be on low speed. Fold in the pineapple and coconut.

• Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean.

Vanilla Frosting:

3 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

• Slowly add sugar to the softened butter and cream together with an electric mixer.

• Stir in the vanilla and milk and beat until a smooth spreading consistency. If you need more milk or sugar, add gradually. 

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