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Luau Cupcakes

July 19, 2010

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The tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut combined in these cupcakes make them truly irresistible!
 Luau Cupcakes

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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 and a few other items will make any dinner or party a huge hit!
So break out the Leis and Tiki torches and get your Luau Party started!
 Luau Cupcakes @createedbydiane
We didn’t just eat cupcakes…
We served:
Teriyaki burgers with grilled pineapple on each burger
Teriyaki Sauce:
Pineapple juice
corn starch
crushed red pepper
brown sugar, bring all items to a boil in a saucepan and heat until thickened.
fresh fruit
and
Cheesy Baked potatoes
luau cupcakes
Don’t forget to try my LUAU Fried Rice
Make these two recipes for a SUPER flavorful combo that everyone will LOVE!
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Luau Cupcakes
 
Ingredients
  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks
  • 1 container whipped white frosting
  • 2 cups sweetened coconut
  • maraschino cherries
Instructions
  1. Prepare cupcakes according to package directions, replacing the pineapple juice for the water called for in the recipe.
  2. Bake cupcakes according to package
  3. Cool cupcakes completely.
  4. 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.)
  5. Frost cupcakes with a spatula with white frosting
  6. Roll the edges of the cupcakes in the toasted coconut.
  7. Place a piece of pineapple on top along with a cherry.
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Another fun dessert idea with pineapple and coconut is this grilled cake with pineapple and toasted coconut.
pineapple coconut cobbler
I also made a Pineapple Coconut Cobbler for Tablespoon it’s a great one dish dessert.
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27 Comments Filed Under: Cupcakes, Fruit, Most Popular, Sweet Tagged With: cherry, cupcake, Frosting, pineapple, toasted coconut

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  1. 1

    Bridgett says

    July 19, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    Beautiful and perfect for summer!

    Reply
  2. 2

    Raina says

    July 19, 2010 at 6:15 pm

    These are beautiful and sound delicious. Great idea using pineapple juice in the cake mix. Your burgers sounds so good too:)

    Reply
  3. 3

    Kel says

    July 19, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    That 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! 🙂

    Reply
  4. 4

    grace says

    July 20, 2010 at 12:03 am

    Oh my gosh, everything about this sounds delicious!

    Reply
  5. 5

    bridget {bake at 350} says

    July 20, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    What a great idea…and so pretty, too!

    Reply
  6. 6

    Tracy says

    July 20, 2010 at 6:18 pm

    These are SO fun! Love them!!

    Reply
  7. 7

    Kristen says

    July 23, 2010 at 12:34 am

    I 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!

    Reply
  8. 8

    Sue Sparks says

    July 23, 2010 at 4:06 pm

    Perfect dessert for your burgers!

    Reply
  9. 9

    HoosierHomemade says

    July 31, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    These look amazing! We missed you on Cupcake Tuesday! 😉
    ~Liz

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    HoosierHomemade says

    August 4, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Thanks for taking a minute to add these to Cupcake Tuesday and the Challenge!
    They look delish!
    ~Liz

    Reply
  11. 11

    Christy says

    August 4, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    So pretty, and so delicious looking!

    Reply
  12. 12

    Kelsi says

    August 31, 2012 at 11:39 am

    Hello 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

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    • 13

      Diane says

      August 31, 2012 at 11:58 am

      Hi 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.

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    csm says

    August 21, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    This is the perfect delicious!

    Reply

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