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Tropical Piña Colada Cupcakes Recipe

Let me tell you—these Tropical Piña Colada Cupcakes are every bit as delicious and tropical as the drink itself. 
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Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup crushed pineapple drained

For the Coconut Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons rum optional
  • ½ cup shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
  • Gradually add pineapple juice and coconut milk. Mix until smooth.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients and fold in crushed pineapple.
  • Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, then cool completely.
  • For frosting, beat butter, add powdered sugar, and coconut milk. Add rum (if using) and frost the cupcakes. Garnish with shredded coconut.