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    Home » Cakes » Pina Colada Cupcakes

    Pina Colada Cupcakes

    Posted on July 8, 2018 By Beth Neels

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    Happy Pina Colada Day! To celebrate, I thought I would make these super easy Pina Colada Cupcakes! They are so good but if you are feeding them to the kiddies, eliminate the rum!!

    4 pina colada cupcakes on white plate garnished with toasted coconut and maraschino cherry

    I rarely drink mixed drinks. It’s not that I don’t like mixed drinks, I like a bunch of them, but I can’t handle the alcohol content anymore. I have to stick with vino. Of course, truth be told, if I stuck with one mixed drink, it would be ok, but what fun is that!! 🙂 Anyway, this recipe is super easy thanks to a boxed cake mix!

    I used a yellow cake, but a white cake would work, as well. Just prepare the batter according to your package directions, except replace some of the liquid with the rum and coconut extract. So, start with the rum and coconut in your measuring cup and then fill the remainder with the recommended amount water.

    How to make Pina Colada cupcakes

      1. Add filling ingredients to pan. Cook down for about 10-15 minutes, until thick. Cool.
      2. Rum plus water, equal to package directions
      3. Oil according to package directions.
      4. Eggs according to package directions.
      5. Mix together.
      6. Fill with a couple tablespoons of batter.
      7. Add 2 tablespoons filling in the middle.
      8. Fill cupcakes 2/3 full.
      9. Bake according to package directions.
    water, oil and eggs in cup. Ingredients in mixing bowl. Cupcakes filled 1/3 full. Pineapple filling added. Cupcakes filled 2/3 full. Bake according to package directions.
      1. While cupcakes are baking, make the frosting. Add butter, vanilla and rum to mixer bowl. Beat.
      2. Sift in 2 cups of powdered sugar. Beat until smoooth. Sift in another 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar to form thick frosting.
    frosting mixed up in mixing bowl

    pina colada cupcakes garnished with cherries and colorful drink umbrellas Toast the coconut under a low broiler. Watch it very closely because it will burn easily!

    close up of pina colada cupcake with cherry on top and drink umbrellasFrost cupcakes, then top with toasted coconut. Garnish with maraschino cherry, if desired.

    4 pina colada cupcakes on white plate with green stripe

    There is my homage to the wonderful Pina Colada! Happy Pina Colada Day! I hope you enjoyed the recipe! Don’t forget to subscribe to BCC so that you don’t miss a new recipe! I have some great ones coming up this month! Thanks for stopping by!

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    Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

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    White pina colada cupcakes with cherry on top.

    Pina Colada Cupcakes

    Happy Pina Colada Day! To celebrate, I thought I would make these super easy Pina Colada Cupcakes! They are so good but if you are feeding them to the kiddies, eliminate the rum!!
    See Step by Step Photos Above!Most of our recipes have step by step photos and videos! Also helpful tips so that you can make it perfectly the first time and every time! Scroll up to see them!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 24 cupcakes
    Calories: 207kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $4

    Ingredients

    For Filling

    • 1 can crushed pineapple 15-1/2 oz
    • 1/2 cup Sugar
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch

    For Cupcakes

    • 1 yellow or white cake mix
    • 1/2 cup white rum. (use 1/4 cup and then it is really mildly rum flavor)
    • 2 tbsp coconut extract
    • 3/4 cup toasted coconut (Toast in 350° oven for approx 10 minutes. Watch closely!)

    For Buttercream

    • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
    • 1 tsp rum
    • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 1/2 tsp coconut extract
    • 4-1/2 cups powdered sugar

    Instructions

    For filling

    • Mix all filling ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat simmer until thick, about 10-15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

    For Cupcakes

    • Measure rum, add coconut, fill with water, according to the package directions on cake mix box.
    • Follow the instructions for cake mix.
    • Use cupcake bake cups, or spray cupcake tins with no stick spray. Cover bottom with batter. (2-3 tbsp of cake mix.)
    • Place 2-3 tablespoons of the pineapple filling on top of batter.
    • Fill the tins 2/3 full with more batter.
    • Bake according to the package directions. (usually 18-21 minutes.)

    For Buttercream

    • Soften butter to room temperature. Cream butter with electric mixer. Add rum, vanilla and coconut extract. Cream until combined.
    • Add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar and mix well.  Add the 2-1/2 cups of powdered sugar and a scant 1/4 cup coconut milk. Don't add all of the milk until you see if you need it to get it nice and creamy.
    • Frost cupcakes and top with toasted coconut and a maraschino cherry.
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    Notes

    NOTES**
    General Baking Tips:
    Always measure dry ingredients with a dry measuring cup. Measure with dry measuring cups or weigh dry ingredients.
    Always measure liquid ingredients with liquid measuring cup
    Never break eggs directly into recipe ingredients. Break eggs into a separate bowl, in case you get any shells, so that you can pull them out.
    Make sure that you know what temperature your oven is set at. Buy an oven thermometer and check oven temperature regularly.
    Always check baked goods, like cakes or quick breads with cake tester, placed in center. If the tester comes out clean, it’s done.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 55mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Alexis

      July 17, 2018 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at pina colada! I love pineapple everything! We are celebrating a fun event this week, I’ll be adding these to our menu plan. Thank you

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 18, 2018 at 4:08 pm

        Oh great! Glad you liked it! Let me know how everyone likes them! Thanks Alexis!

        Reply
    2. Amanda

      July 17, 2018 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      These look so tropical! I love coconut anything!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 17, 2018 at 12:39 pm

        Me too! It’s one of my favorite flavors! Thanks Amanda!

        Reply
    3. Brian Jones

      July 16, 2018 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      They sound superb, such great flavours and fun presentation too… Love it!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 16, 2018 at 9:51 am

        Thank you Brian! I’m so glad you like them!

        Reply
    4. Gabi

      July 13, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      Finally a recipe which is worth our Rum we brought back from our Cuba vacation. Can’t wait to try out these gorgeous Pina colada cupcakes:)

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 14, 2018 at 12:50 pm

        Oh how fun Gabi!! I hope you enjoy them!!

        Reply
    5. Jillian

      July 13, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      5 stars
      So cute and festive! Perfect for any Summer Party!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 14, 2018 at 12:51 pm

        Thank you Jillian! Happy weekend!

        Reply
    6. Kelly Anthony

      July 13, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Love all those process shots! I don’t even get down with coconut, but these cupcakes are making me change my mind! YUM!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 13, 2018 at 2:51 pm

        Thank you Kelly! Haha! A coconut convert? Have a nice weekend!
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        Reply
    7. Danielle

      July 13, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      These look so tasty and festive! Love the idea!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 13, 2018 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks so much, Danielle! I appreciate your comment! Have a great weekend!!

        Reply
    8. Jacqueline Debono

      July 13, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      Wow these pina colada cupcakes look and sound amazing. I can practically taste them! A great summer treat!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 13, 2018 at 1:51 pm

        Thank you Jacqui! They are so good! Perfect for summer!

        Reply
    9. Gabby | The Tolerant Table

      July 10, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of a boozy cupcake! And particularly a pina colada version in all its coconutty goodness. These look wonderful Beth!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 13, 2018 at 10:18 am

        Thank you Gabby! They are so good! I think you will love them!

        Reply
    10. Laura

      July 09, 2018 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      I needed this recipe last week so I could make it for Liam’s graduation party. They would have loved it and it would have been much easier to serve than the Tiramisu which they made a mess. Well bookmarked for next party

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 13, 2018 at 10:17 am

        Thank you Laura! Congratulations to Liam!

        Reply
    11. Elaine

      July 09, 2018 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      Oh, my goodness, yes! These pina colada cupcakes look so delicious!! I need these in my life!

      Reply
      • Binky

        July 13, 2018 at 10:17 am

        Haha! Thanks Elaine! They are so good!

        Reply

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