Description
Bahama Mama Cupcakes are inspired by the tropical cocktail of the same name, bursting with the flavors of coconut, pineapple, orange, and a hint of rum. These fluffy, fruity cupcakes are topped with a luscious tropical buttercream that’ll instantly transport you to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp light rum (optional or use rum extract)
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp rum extract or light rum (optional)
- Shredded coconut, maraschino cherries, and orange zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in crushed pineapple, coconut milk, orange juice, rum (or extract), coconut extract, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting: Beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Add pineapple juice, coconut milk, and rum extract (if using) until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with shredded coconut, orange zest, and cherries if desired.
Notes
- Use rum extract for a non-alcoholic version.
- For extra tropical flair, toast the shredded coconut before garnishing.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: bahama mama cupcakes, tropical cupcakes, pineapple coconut cupcakes, rum cupcakes, fruity cocktail dessert