Are you feeling the winter blues? I sure am! Try taking a mental tropical trip with these totally beachy Pina Colada Cupcakes. Using a doctored cake mix, these cupcake will quickly have you envisioning yourself sun bathing on a warm sandy beach, cool drink in hand.
Cupcakes:
1 Box Yellow Cake Mix (any brand)
1 8 oz. Can Crushed Pineapple
3 Egg Whites
1 tsp. Rum Extract (you can add more for a stronger flavor)
½ C. Oil
½ C. Water
In a mixing bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients. Mix until incorporated. Place batter in cupcake tin with liners and bake at 350 F for 12-15 minutes. Set aside to cool and prepare frosting.
Frosting:
1 C. of Unsalted, Room Temperature Butter
3 Cups of Powdered Sugar
3 tsp. Coconut Extract
¼ Cup Shredded Coconut
Splash of Heavy Cream or Milk for Consistency
In a mixing bowl, cream butter until fluffy. Slowly add sugar in to incorporate. Add in extract and coconut shreds and mix until combined. Add milk to thin the consistency-should be a good piping consistency. Place in a piping bag and pip onto cooled cupcakes. Top with additional shredded coconut (if desired) and our Pina Colada Sprinkle Mix and Pink Sprinkle Mix!
How much sprinkles does it take to decorate a dozen cupcakes?
Hi Whitney, it depends on how liberal you are with the sprinkles but I can easily decorate a dozen cupcakes with 2 oz.