Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe

These Pina Colada Cupcakes have crushed pineapple in the cake, and coconut & rum extracts in the frosting, for a frozen drink inspired tropical dessert!

Yields: 18 cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes
1 box dry white cake mix
1 (8oz) can crushed pineapple with juices
3 egg whites
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water

Frosting
1 cup butter, unsalted
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp coconut extract
1/2 tsp rum extract
1 to 3 tsp milk, for thinning
1/4 cup toasted coconut

Instructions

1. Fill muffin/cupcake tins with 18 liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cupcake ingredients. Divide batter amongst the prepared 18 paper cups.
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 13 minutes. Allow cupcakes to cool.
4. Visit Pina Colada Cupcakes @ dessertnowdinnerlater.com for full instructions.

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