It seems like when the weather warms up its time for a Luau!
This is my solution to an easy and delicious party.
Luau Cupcakes are certainly a MUST!
Just one look at these and they SCREAM P-A-R-T-Y!!!!
Which should tell you one thing for sure they should definitely be on your next party dessert table!
These were a fun and colorful addition to a Luau Dinner I made for over 20 guests. Cooking for a crowd does have its challenges, but with a few tips and tricks it can come off without a hitch. I prefer to make the dessert a day ahead, but not this time. There was no time and everyone was made just hours before everyone arrived.
I just love how the toasted coconut and pineapple flavors go together.
The bright colors are so pretty it already looks like a PARTY has started.
THESE are my favorite cupcake liners, they are greaseproof and look so pretty on cupcakes.
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks
- 1 container whipped white frosting
- 2 cups sweetened coconut
- maraschino cherries
- Prepare cupcakes according to package directions, replacing the pineapple juice for the water called for in the recipe.
- Bake cupcakes according to package
- Cool cupcakes completely.
- Toast coconut in a frying pan on medium-low heat until golden (be sure coconut is cool before adding it to the frosting or it will make the frosting melt.)
- Frost cupcakes with a spatula with white frosting
- Roll the edges of the cupcakes in the toasted coconut.
- Place a piece of pineapple on top along with a cherry.
Bridgett says
July 19, 2010 at 5:48 pmBeautiful and perfect for summer!
Raina says
July 19, 2010 at 6:15 pmThese are beautiful and sound delicious. Great idea using pineapple juice in the cake mix. Your burgers sounds so good too:)
Kel says
July 19, 2010 at 9:09 pmThat is my kind of meal! We are big teriyaki burger eaters at our house. I just wish I had someone to eat those delicious looking cupcakes with me. I may have to have a party! 🙂
grace says
July 20, 2010 at 12:03 amOh my gosh, everything about this sounds delicious!
bridget {bake at 350} says
July 20, 2010 at 12:58 pmWhat a great idea…and so pretty, too!
Tracy says
July 20, 2010 at 6:18 pmThese are SO fun! Love them!!
Kristen says
July 23, 2010 at 12:34 amI looked through your blog posts and realized that I was with you eating all of that fattening food along side you. Not so good for the waistline! But, oh so fun and yummy!
Sue Sparks says
July 23, 2010 at 4:06 pmPerfect dessert for your burgers!
HoosierHomemade says
July 31, 2010 at 4:04 pmThese look amazing! We missed you on Cupcake Tuesday! 😉
~Liz
HoosierHomemade says
August 4, 2010 at 3:45 pmThanks for taking a minute to add these to Cupcake Tuesday and the Challenge!
They look delish!
~Liz
Christy says
August 4, 2010 at 5:21 pmSo pretty, and so delicious looking!
Kelsi says
August 31, 2012 at 11:39 amHello Diane,
I was going to have a luau themed BBQ this weekend and I was interested in the recipe for your teriyaki burgers. I will be serving approximately 20 guests. We will also be doing your luau cupcakes.
Thank you for your great ideas.
Kelsi
Diane says
August 31, 2012 at 11:58 amHi Kelsi,
I grilled hamburgers and made the teryiaki sauce with soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, and juice from the pineapple. (if you like it spicy add some crushed red pepper, if you prefer mild you can add green bell peppers diced or no peppers at all)
Then grill the pineapple to put it on the burgers or you can add room temperature whole pineapple slices to them also.
Have a fun party.
csm says
August 21, 2016 at 9:48 pmThis is the perfect delicious!