Tropical Cupcakes

Tropical Cupcakes
  • Author: vikcakestar

This delightful tropical twist on traditional muffins offers a burst of flavor in every bite. With a moist pineapple and coconut-infused base, these mini treats are elevated with a layer of creamy white chocolate buttercream frosting. Perfect for a sweet indulgence or a special occasion, these pineapple coconut muffins will brighten any day with their irresistible taste.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 100g butter
  • 150ml natural yogurt
  • 150g sugar
  • 50g dessicated coconut
  • 227g crushed pineapple (from a tin)
  • 1 egg
  • 250-300g self raising flour
  • tsp orange extract or rum
  • large pinch cinnamon
  • White chocolate, butter and icing sugar to frost

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Soften butter with short 10 second bursts in the microwave
  • Cool and stir in the yogurt, coconut and sugar until smooth
  • Stir in the pineapple and beaten egg, adding a tablespoon of flour after each addition
  • Mix to dropping consistency with the cinnamon and orange extract then spoon into mini muffin cases
  • Bake for 15-20 mins until golden. Once cooled they can be iced with a white chocolate buttercream (100g each butter and chocolate with 200g icing sugar).

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Yield

Makes 24