Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (20)

  • For Cupcakes:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 extra large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons rum
  • 1/4 cup cream of coconut, such as Coco Lopez
  • 8 ounces pineapple rings in juice, finely chopped, juice reserved
  • For Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon rum
  • 4 tablespoons cream of coconut
  • 1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • Unsweetened large coconut flakes for garnish (optional)

Directions

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