Pineapple-Coconut Cupcakes with Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting

Very Healthy
Health score
61%
Pineapple-Coconut Cupcakes with Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting
245 min.
1
5262kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Pineapple-Coconut Cupcakes, a tropical treat that’s perfect for any occasion! Imagine biting into a soft, fluffy cupcake infused with the bright, refreshing flavors of pineapple and creamy coconut. Topped with a luscious Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting, these cupcakes are sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a summer gathering, or simply treating yourself, these little morsels of happiness will transport you straight to a sunny beach with every bite.

Not only are these cupcakes a feast for the senses, but they also come with a health score of 61, making them a delight you can feel good about enjoying. With a rich combination of ingredients including eggs, sour cream, and a hint of vanilla, these cupcakes boast a moist and flavorful base that pairs beautifully with the creamy frosting. The creative addition of chocolate-coated malted milk balls adds a whimsical touch, turning each cupcake into a tiny masterpiece.

If you're looking to explore different flavors, don’t miss the fun twist on this recipe with the Pineapple-Carrot Cake variation. This flexibility allows you to cater to different tastes while still keeping the same decadence and charm. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to bake something truly special! Your kitchen is about to become a tropical oasis, and your taste buds will thank you.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • 0.3 cup cream of coconut 
  • large eggs 
  • serving liquid malt extract green egg-shaped cut into strips
  • 24  peanut butter cups 
  • oz cream sour
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 18.3 oz cake mix white

Equipment

  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • melon baller

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. Place baking cups in 2 (12-cup) muffin pans, and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  3. Beat eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer 2 minutes.
  4. Add sour cream and next 3 ingredients, beating well after each addition.
  5. Add cake mix, and beat at low speed just until blended. Spoon batter into prepared cups, filling three-fourths full.
  6. Bake at 325 for 25 to 27 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely (about 45 minutes).
  8. Scoop out centers of cupcakes, using a 1-inch melon baller and leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges. Discard or reserve centers for another use. Spoon a heaping tablespoonful Pineapple Filling into center of each cupcake.
  9. Pipe cupcakes with Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting.
  10. TRY THIS TWIST!
  11. Pineapple-Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Buttermilk-Cream Cheese Frosting: Omit buttermilk and cream of coconut. Prepare recipe as directed through Step 2, adding 1 cup finely grated carrots; 1 (8-oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, well drained; 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; and 1/2 tsp. ground ginger before adding cake mix, beating well after each addition. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories5262kcal
Protein6.93%
Fat37.4%
Carbs55.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31
Glycemic Load
1.21
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
70.281739069068%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:5261.87kcal
263.09%
Fat:222.89g
342.91%
Saturated Fat:98.68g
616.73%
Carbohydrates:746.63g
248.88%
Net Carbohydrates:722.94g
262.89%
Sugar:498.52g
553.91%
Cholesterol:730.13mg
243.38%
Sodium:5543.87mg
241.04%
Alcohol:0.69g
100%
Alcohol %:0.06%
100%
Caffeine:28.56mg
9.52%
Protein:92.94g
185.87%
Phosphorus:3013.11mg
301.31%
Calcium:1919.16mg
191.92%
Vitamin B2:2.97mg
174.75%
Folate:663.93µg
165.98%
Vitamin B3:32.17mg
160.85%
Selenium:111.05µg
158.65%
Vitamin B1:2.02mg
134.98%
Iron:17.98mg
99.9%
Fiber:23.69g
94.74%
Magnesium:378.32mg
94.58%
Copper:1.61mg
80.53%
Vitamin B5:7.55mg
75.48%
Zinc:10.8mg
72%
Potassium:2480.85mg
70.88%
Manganese:1.19mg
59.26%
Vitamin B12:3.41µg
56.8%
Vitamin A:2630.46IU
52.61%
Vitamin E:7.68mg
51.21%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
50.81%
Vitamin D:4.04µg
26.93%
Vitamin K:27.36µg
26.05%
Vitamin C:3.87mg
4.7%
Source:My Recipes