Pina Colada Cupcake

Name: Pina Colada Cupcake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1/2 package of pineapple cake mix; 1/3 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; Canned pineapple slices; 1/4 cup pasteurized egg whites; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tbsp coconut extract; 1 cup butter (room temp); Pinch of salt; Coconuts shreds; Maraschino cherries

4 steps

Prep:20minCook:15min

Best summer dessert!! Pineapple cupcakes with a caramelized layer of pineapple at the bottom and a coconut Swiss meringue buttercream dipped in coconut shreds and topped with maraschino cherries!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:04:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories421 kcal (21%)

Total Fat26.9 g (38%)

Carbs44 g (17%)

Sugars37.7 g (42%)

Protein3.3 g (7%)

Sodium153.2 mg (8%)

Fiber0.5 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Start by whisking to combine your butter, milk, eggs, and pineapple cake mix. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine the melted butter and brown sugar to create the caramel layer. Scoop 1/2 tbsp into parchment-lined cupcake pan and push a piece of pineapple into the bottom. Fill with the batter and bake at 350f for 15-18min.

Step 3

While it cools down, combine the pasteurized egg whites, sugar, coconut extract, and salt. Whisk on high until sugar has dissolved in the mixture. Add your room temperature butter and continue whisking until the buttercream comes together and is smooth.

Step 4

Scoop 2 tbsp of the frosting onto the cupcake and spread it. Then dip the frosting into the shredded coconuts and top with the maraschino cherries! Enjoy!