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Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe

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You will love the look and flavor of this Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe! Find out why everyone in my family craves these delicious sweet treats!

Perfect for a pool party, a summer birthday, or a simple weekend dessert! Everyone will love the taste and love the fun look even more!

Pina Colada Cupcakes adorned with swirled frosting, small cocktail umbrellas, and cherries sit invitingly on a wooden board and white plate. Text reads Yummy dessert! Two glasses of milk are nearby, perfect for enjoying alongside this delightful Pina Colada Cupcakes recipe.

These cupcakes are perfect for summer eating and summer fun! Everyone will love being able to grab one and enjoy the flavor.

Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe

Using a yellow cake mix makes this recipe go so quickly! The best part of the recipe is that it cuts the prep time and allows you to start working on the frosting.

My boys love the cute umbrellas on top, but those can be optional if you don’t want to add them in. OVerall, focus on making the cupcakes and enjoying the flavor!

These would be super cute to present to family and friends or at a pool party. Great for everyone to have their own and not share!

Two yellow cupcakes topped with white frosting, each garnished with a cherry and a mini cocktail umbrella. Text overlays read Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe and Easy Recipe. A hint of a green floral cloth is visible in the background.

How do I store baked cupcakes?

So you just baked a batch of delicious cupcakes, and now you’re wondering how to store them properly to keep them fresh. The good news is that cupcakes can be stored easily with just a few simple steps.

First and foremost, make sure that they have completely cooled down before storing them. Moisture and warmth can make the cupcakes stale quickly, so store them in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

If you want to extend the shelf life of your cupcakes, you can refrigerate them, but be sure to bring them to room temperature before serving.

It’s also important to note that frostings and decorative toppings can cause moisture and should be added just before serving.

With these tips, your cupcakes will stay fresh and scrumptious for days.

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Deliciously adorned cupcakes with whipped frosting, cherries, and decorative umbrellas grace the table. A sign proudly announces Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe alongside a framed photo showcasing these tropical treats.

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Once you make this Tropical Cupcake Recipe, you’ll love the flavors of cupcakes! There are so many fun cupcake recipes that you can easily make! Here are some of my top choices!

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A wooden board showcases three luscious pina colada cupcakes, their frosting crowned with cherries and vibrant paper umbrellas. The text above reads, Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe - easy dessert! Set against a light wooden background, theyre a tropical delight.

What are fun toppings for cupcakes?

Cupcakes are always a hit, whether you’re serving them at a birthday party, baby shower, or family gathering. But let’s face it; anyone can make a plain vanilla cupcake.

If you want to add a little fun to your cupcakes, you can consider adding some interesting and tasty toppings.

One of the most popular cupcake toppings is buttercream frosting, a creamy and sweet delight that you can pipe into different shapes and colors.

Other great options include sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or even candy bits.

The possibilities are endless, and the fun of decorating cupcakes is experimenting with different combinations to suit your taste.

So next time you’re baking cupcakes, be creative and try out one or two of these fun toppings!

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Pina Colada cupcakes topped with white frosting, shredded coconut, and a cherry. Each delightfully showcases a colorful paper umbrella as they sit on a wooden board against a stark white background.

Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe

Kelli Miller
This Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe is one of the best flavors! Fun and easy to make!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • ½ Cup(s) vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ Cup(s) Pina Colada Flavored Sparkling Water
  • 1 Cup(s) sweetened coconut

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 2 sticks salted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
  • 4 Cup(s) powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Pina Colada Flavored Sparkling Water
  • ½ Cup(s) sweetened coconut
  • Maraschino cherries optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the cupcake liners to a cupcake pan.
  • Put the cake mix into a bowl and then add the eggs, oil, and water. Mix on medium speed. Fold in the coconut.
  • Add the batter into the liners 2/3 of the way full.
  • Put the pan in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool before adding the frosting.
  • To make the frosting, add the butter to a bowl and beat for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla and then slowly add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Add a little bit of the sparking water in between each cup of sugar and mix for 1-2 minutes until stiff peaks form – but don’t overmix!
  • Add the frosting to a piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle coconut on top, add a cherry, and a paper umbrella. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 245mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33g
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