Description
These Tropical Beach Escape Cupcakes are a vibrant treat combining the flavors of coconut and pineapple, perfect for any beach-themed party.
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup whipped frosting
- Gummy candies for decoration (optional)
- Blue and yellow food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and coconut milk in a large bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- Frost the cupcakes with whipped frosting.
- Decorate with blue and yellow food coloring and gummy candies for a tropical look.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Use unsweetened coconut flakes for a more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg