Watching the snow fall yesterday made me long for tropical. A bright sunny beach, a cozy hammock nestled under a row of palm trees, a warm tropical breeze, and of course a fruity cocktail in hand. And once my daydream ended, I realized that a tropical flavored cupcake would be the closest I’d get to anything tropical for quite some time.
With some leftover pineapple slices in the fridge, and a box of coconut pudding in the cupboard, a new cupcake recipe was born
These cupcakes are super moist and they don’t need a thick buttery frosting to make them shine. The combined flavors do that all on their own.
Pineapple Coconut Cupcakes
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 12 cupcake tins with papers.
1 egg
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. olive oil
1 3.4 oz. package of Jell-O Instant Coconut Pudding/Pie Filling
1/2 c. diced pineapple
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. skim milk
In a large bowl, add egg, sugar, oil, pudding and pineapple; beat briefly with electric mixer. Mix in baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Add flour and skim milk and beat until all ingredients are combined.
Fill cupcake papers 2/3 full and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Allow to cool in tins before transferring to a baking rack.
When ready to serve, sift confectioners sugar on top of each cupcake.
What are you doing to help you get through the long winter? Are you daydreaming like me? Or are you planning a sunny vacation?
I’ve always loved winter… and still do, for the most part. But living in Austin, I’m learning to crave summer! It’s definitely a “summer” city… so much more to do! These cupcakes look wonderful, Eileen.
Thanks for sharing your yummy recipe with us on Simply BeBetsy. We love you!
You can come down here – we’re keeping summer nice and warm for you. I’d love one of these cupcakes. This is the sort of cupcake I really enjoy.
Sounds delicious! ❤
I actually prefer my cupcakes without frosting, so these look and sound just about perfect! Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe, Eileen. I hope you have a wonderful start to your week!
I’m daydreaming, for sure. I bought a bathing suit yesterday, and a small tulip plant the day before. I needed something tangible to say warmer days were ahead. This cupcakes look mouth-watering good; so my third act of daydreaming of warmer days will be to pin these!
There must be something in the air (besides cold wind) these days, Eileen…because I’ve been craving citrus like crazy, too! And I love cupcakes like these, I love when a shake of powdered sugar is all you need. They look super moist and I bet they taste like sunshine! : )
I’m daydreaming, however the days are moving ever so slowly. I’m sure that while enjoying these tropical delights I wouldn’t have a care in the world.
ooh, they look so moist and delicious. Save some for when we stop by …… if only!
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