Aloha Cupcakes
Jul 3, 2020 19:08:23 GMT -5
Post by maybetoday on Jul 3, 2020 19:08:23 GMT -5
Aloha Cupcakes
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
Makes
1 dozen
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
PINEAPPLE FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
3 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Whisk first 4 ingredients; set aside. Beat eggs and sugar on medium speed for 1 minute. Add oil and coconut extract; beat 1 minute more. Add half the flour mixture; beat on low speed. Combine coconut milk and vinegar. Add half to batter; beat just until combined. Beat in the remaining flour mixture, then the remaining coconut milk mixture just until smooth.
Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until cupcakes are golden brown and spring back lightly when touched, 15-18 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on wire rack.
For frosting, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup at a time, adding finely chopped pineapple and pineapple juice after beating in 2 cups of sugar. Add additional confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice to reach desired consistency.
Spoon frosting onto cupcakes. Top with toasted coconut and, if desired, chopped macadamia nuts.
Test Kitchen tips
Do not substitute all-purpose flour. Cake flour is so magical in a white cupcake!
No fresh pineapple? Use canned pineapple tidbits and juice instead.
For topping, toast 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut by heating over medium-high heat in a small skillet for 3-4 minutes. Watch it very carefully, as it will start to toast quickly once it gets going.
Editor's Note
To toast coconut, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
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Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
Makes
1 dozen
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
PINEAPPLE FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
3 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Whisk first 4 ingredients; set aside. Beat eggs and sugar on medium speed for 1 minute. Add oil and coconut extract; beat 1 minute more. Add half the flour mixture; beat on low speed. Combine coconut milk and vinegar. Add half to batter; beat just until combined. Beat in the remaining flour mixture, then the remaining coconut milk mixture just until smooth.
Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until cupcakes are golden brown and spring back lightly when touched, 15-18 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on wire rack.
For frosting, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup at a time, adding finely chopped pineapple and pineapple juice after beating in 2 cups of sugar. Add additional confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice to reach desired consistency.
Spoon frosting onto cupcakes. Top with toasted coconut and, if desired, chopped macadamia nuts.
Test Kitchen tips
Do not substitute all-purpose flour. Cake flour is so magical in a white cupcake!
No fresh pineapple? Use canned pineapple tidbits and juice instead.
For topping, toast 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut by heating over medium-high heat in a small skillet for 3-4 minutes. Watch it very carefully, as it will start to toast quickly once it gets going.
Editor's Note
To toast coconut, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
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