Two tastes of the tropics come together in our Coconut Pineapple Cupcakes. Just ice and add a sprinkle of coconut or crushed pineapple on top!
Source:
Cupcake Fun
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple drained
- 1 cup coconut shredded or flaked
Makes: About 18 standard cupcakes. Each cupcake serves 1.
instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In separate bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Stir in sugar, pineapple and coconut.
Add flour mixture; mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on rack; remove and cool completely before decorating.