Aloha Cupcakes

Name: Aloha Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups cake flour; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon coconut extract; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple; 3 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice; 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, optional

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Prep:20minCook:15min

A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them to the tropics. The macadamia nuts are completely optional (the friend happens to be allergic), and the cupcakes are still fantastic without them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:33 GMT