Best 7 Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical paradise with our delectable Pina Colada Cupcakes, a harmonious blend of sweet pineapple and creamy coconut flavors that will transport you to a beachside haven. Each cupcake is a delightful symphony of textures, featuring a moist and fluffy vanilla cake base, a luscious pineapple filling, and a decadent coconut buttercream frosting. These cupcakes are not just a treat for the taste buds, but also a feast for the eyes, adorned with toasted coconut flakes and a vibrant pineapple wedge. Embark on a culinary journey with our Pina Colada Cupcakes, perfect for summer gatherings, pool parties, or any occasion that calls for a taste of the tropics.

In addition to the classic Pina Colada Cupcakes, this article offers delightful variations to tantalize your taste buds. For a boozy twist, try our Piña Colada Cupcakes with Rum, where a splash of rum enhances the tropical flavors. If you prefer a gluten-free option, our Gluten-Free Pina Colada Cupcakes provide the same irresistible taste without compromising on texture. And for those who love the classic combination of pineapple and coconut, our Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes offer a simplified version that captures the essence of this tropical paradise.

No matter your preference, these Pina Colada Cupcakes and their variations promise an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a tropical baking adventure!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PIñA COLADA CUPCAKES



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Pineapple, coconut and rum create a tropical paradise of flavor in frosted easy-mix cupcakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
3 eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting
3/4 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water, 1 teaspoon rum extract, the pineapple and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir coconut extract and 1 teaspoon rum extract into frosting. Spread frosting on cupcakes. Dip tops of frosted cupcakes in coconut. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1 g

PINA COLADA CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or 1/4 cup each vegetable oil and coconut oil)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Maraschino cherries and cocktail umbrellas, for decorating

Steps:

  • Make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk the eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, coconut milk, vegetable oil and vanilla and coconut extracts in a large bowl. Add the flour mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters of the way. Bake until the tops of the cupcakes are golden and spring back when gently pressed, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the rum, lime juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. When the cupcakes are done, poke them all over with a toothpick and brush with the rum syrup while still warm. Let cool 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting: Bring the pineapple juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until syrupy and reduced to 2 to 3 tablespoons, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until completely cool. Beat the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Reduce the mixer speed to low and beat in the confectioners' sugar and salt. Increase the speed to medium high and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and coconut extracts and beat 1 minute, then add the rum and the reduced pineapple juice and beat to combine. Spread the frosting on the cupcakes and top with the shredded coconut. Decorate with maraschino cherries and cocktail umbrellas.

ALCOHOL-FREE PINA COLADA CUPCAKES



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No alcohol! I'm was inspired by my favorite drink! Made these for a party at work and they were a huge hit! Cool cupcakes completely before decorating with frosting.

Provided by kleegerman

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¾ cups cake flour
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, cut into cubes
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon pineapple extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 36 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Combine cake flour, all-purpose flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl; mix with hand mixer on Low until combined, about 3 minutes; add butter and mix just until butter chunks are coated with flour.
  • Beat 1 egg into the flour mixture at a time, assuring each is integrated fully before introducing the next; beat until the mixture forms a cake batter.
  • Slowly add milk, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and pineapple extract to the batter, beating and intermittently scraping down the sides of the bowl as you mix, until fully integrated; spoon into paper liners to about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 123.5 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

PINA COLADA CUPCAKES



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Scrumptious pineapple cake, slathered in brandy and coated with coconut frosting. Moist and tastes just like a pina colada!

Provided by Samantha S

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
¾ cup milk
¼ cup brandy, or as needed, divided
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brandy
1 (15 ounce) can cream of coconut
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 35 cupcake cups with paper liners.
  • Beat sugar, butter, and oil together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in pineapple, milk, and 1/4 cup brandy.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl. Add slowly to the sugar mixture, beating with an electric hand mixer to get a light, fluffy batter.
  • Spoon batter into the cupcake liners, leaving about 1/8 inch of each liner free (this cake doesn't rise a lot).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 17 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately spoon 1 teaspoon of brandy over the top of each cupcake; let seep into the cake. Let cool completely.
  • Beat cream of coconut and cream cheese together with an electric mixer until it is lump-free. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 171.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

MALIBU PINA COLADA CUPCAKES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 25

Pina Colada Cupcakes
1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/3 c pineapple juice
2 T rum
1 t vanilla
3 eggs
1.5 c all purpose flour
1 c granulated sugar
1 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1/3 c crushed pineapple
1/3 c shredded coconut ( I used unsweetened)
Malibu Syrup
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c water
2 T Malibu (or more, to taste
1 t vanilla
1 t butter
Lime-Cream Cheese Frosting
1 stick of butter
8 oz cream cheese
1-2 c powdered sugar (to taste)
juice and zest of 1 lime
1 t malibu or vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Line cupcake pan. Beat together melted butter, pineapple juice, rum and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until well blended. In a separate bowl, blend flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt. With mixer on low speed, add dry ingredients to wet, gradually. Fold in pineapple and coconut. Fill liners 3/4 of the way. Bake 20-25 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean. For syrup, bring sugar and water to a boil over med-high heat. after 2 minutes, add malibu, vanilla and butter. let cook 3-5 minutes more until syrupy. When cupcakes are cool, combine all ingredients except sugar using a hand mixer. add powdered sugar gradually to each desired sweetness and consistency.

PINA COLADA CUPCAKES



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These are fabulous semi-homemade cupcakes that taste just like a pina colada. The cupcake itself has pineapple added to it which makes the cupcake very moist. Rum extract adds to the flavor. Rum and coconut extracts are added to the frosting giving it a tropical drink flavor. Topped with a little coconut makes this a fun party...

Provided by Connie Osborn

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker super moist yellow cake mix
1/3 c vegetable oil
1/4 c water
1 tsp rum extract
1 can(s) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained, (8 oz)
3 eggs
1 tsp coconut extract
1 tsp rum extract
1 pkg Betty Crocker whipped vanilla frosting, container (12 oz)
3/4 c shredded coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or non-stick pan). Place a paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water, 1 teaspoon rum extract, the pineapple, and eggs with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
  • 3. Then beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • 4. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • 5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 6. Cool in pans 10 minutes.
  • 7. Remove from pans to a cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • 8. Stir coconut extract and 1 teaspoon rum extract into the frosting.
  • 9. Spread frosting on cupcakes.
  • 10. Dip tops of frosted cupcakes in coconut. Store loosely covered.

PIñA COLADA CUPCAKES



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Pineapple, coconut and rum create a tropical paradise of flavor in frosted easy-mix cupcakes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
3 eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting
3/4 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water, 1 teaspoon rum extract, the pineapple and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir coconut extract and 1 teaspoon rum extract into frosting. Spread frosting on cupcakes. Dip tops of frosted cupcakes in coconut. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple. Fresh pineapple gives the cupcakes the best flavor. If you can't find fresh pineapple, you can use canned pineapple, but be sure to drain it well.
  • Toast the coconut. Toasting the coconut adds a nutty flavor and makes it more fragrant. You can toast the coconut in a toaster oven or in a skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the cupcakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cupcakes are cooked through.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These piña colada cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are moist and fluffy, with a sweet and tropical flavor. The pineapple and coconut frosting is the perfect finishing touch. If you are looking for a fun and festive cupcake recipe, these piña colada cupcakes are the perfect choice.

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