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Pina Colada Cupcakes

4.86 from 7 votes
These pina colada cupcakes will transport you to a trpoical island! The fluffy coconut cupcake is topped with a wonderful pineapple icing and sprinkled with more coconut and sprinkles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Coconut Cupcakes
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 Tablespoons butter softened
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pineapple Frosting
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-4 teaspoons pineapple juice

Method
 

Coconut Cupcakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pan with 12 paper liners.
  2. Combine coconut milk and lemon juice in a bowl and set aside.
  3. In your stand mixer or a large bowl with a handheld mixer, beat together the butter, oil, and sugar until ingredients are totally combined.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and combine until mixed well.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add coconut milk/lemon juice mixture and flour mixture until all ingredients are fully combined. Careful not to overmix.
  8. Fill cupcake liners with finished batter, evenly amongst the 12 liners.
  9. Bake for 18 -22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cooked cupcake until clean-ish.
  10. Allow cupcakes to cool completely then top with pineapple frosting, shredded coconut, and pineapple sprinkles.
Pineapple Frosting
  1. Add softened butter to stand mixer and beat for 1-2 minutes until a little bit fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of pineapple juice and beat until fluffy, adding more pineapple juice as needed.

Notes

Coconut cupcake recipe adapted from Spend with Pennies.