How do I add a tropical twist to classic cupcakes with piña colada flavor?

Take your taste buds on a vacation with our Piña Colada Cupcakes recipe. Coconut and pineapple goodness combined in every bite!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I add a tropical twist to classic cupcakes with Piña Colada flavor. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Baking Powder Salt Unsalted Butter Granulated Sugar Eggs Vanilla Extract Coconut Milk Pineapple Juice Shredded Coconut Maraschino Cherries

All-Purpose Flour 1 and 1/2 cups
Baking Powder 1 and 1/2 teaspoons
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Unsalted Butter 1/2 cup (at room temperature)
Granulated Sugar 1 cup
Eggs 2 large
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
Coconut Milk 1/2 cup
Pineapple Juice 1/4 cup
Shredded Coconut 1/2 cup (for topping)
Maraschino Cherries Optional, for garnish

Take note
Warnings: Be careful not to eat all the batter before it makes it into the cupcakes! Also, be mindful of how quickly these cupcakes will disappear once you share them with your friends and family. They're irresistible!

1

Gather Your Ingredients

Before we begin this tropical cupcake extravaganza, let's make sure we have all the necessary ingredients. You'll need: 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (at room temperature), 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of coconut milk, 1/4 cup of pineapple juice, 1/2 cup of shredded coconut (for topping), and maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish).

2

Prep Your Oven and Cupcake Liners

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. This will ensure easy removal and prevent sticking.

3

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside. It's time to get those dry ingredients mingling!

4

Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and well combined. This step is where the magic begins!

5

Add Eggs and Vanilla

To the butter and sugar mixture, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract. Whip it, whip it real good!

6

Alternate the Dry and Wet Ingredients

Now it's time to bring the tropical flavors into the mix! Alternate adding the dry ingredients (from Step 3) and the wet ingredients (coconut milk and pineapple juice) to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined. Don't overdo it – we want these cupcakes tender, not tough!

7

Fill the Cupcake Liners

Using a spoon or a scoop, fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full. This will ensure that the cupcakes bake evenly and rise to perfection!

8

Bake and Cool

Pop those cupcakes into the preheated oven and let them bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

9

Frosting and Topping

Now it's time to make these cupcakes even more irresistible! You can opt for a classic buttercream frosting or whip up a delightful cream cheese frosting. Once frosted, sprinkle the shredded coconut on top for an extra tropical touch. For an optional finishing touch, crown each cupcake with a maraschino cherry. Pure bliss!