You’ll love the tropical spin on these super easy cupcakes– Pina Colada Cupcakes with Cake Mix, stuffed with pineapple and topped with coconut. Perfect for summer parties!

Virgin Pina Colada Cupcakes

Looking for a tasty, sunshine-inspired snack to serve this spring & summer? I’ve got you covered.

These cupcakes are SO fun. I love the pineapple chunk baked right inside.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE PINA COLADA CUPCAKES USING CAKE MIX:

• 1 box, white cake mix (plus cooking oil and eggs needed to make cupcakes)
• 1 ¼ cups milk, subbing for water, according to cake mix instructions
• 1 cup, pineapple chunks
• 1 container, white whipped frosting
• ½ cup, maraschino cherries
• ¼ cup, shredded coconut

HOW TO MAKE THESE PINA COLADA CUPCAKES USING CAKE MIX:

As a child, I used to live for those “Not-A-Coladas” you can get on the beach in resort towns. It was *the* treat to get on family vacations. Let’s face it, I was all about the food even back then! Florida meant oysters, popcorn shrimp, key lime pie, and everything covered in coconut.

These cupcakes take me back. It’s the yummy combo of coconut shreds and pineapple chunks. And, because it’s made with real bananas, it adds both flavor and texture. Trust me, that’s one delectable cupcake.

handy tools to make these pina colada cupcakes a breeze:

• handy mixer – easy to use, easy to clean, multiple speed, case for accessories
• muffin tin – best nonstick

Oh so tropical. Bananas, pineapple, coconut– your kids will love it. Mine couldn’t get enough! I know I’ll be making batches & batches to have as a fun snack outdoors this summer. Of course, it’s all about the garnish… sweet cupcakes with a cherry on top!

FAQs

• Can you use a cake mix to make cupcakes?
• Of course you can! There are directions on every box for cupcakes, and if you are making homemade, you just use a cupcake pan and adjust the baking time. 
• What’s the secret to moist cake?
• Do NOT overbake! Make sure you take the cake/cupcakes out of the oven the moment they are set in the center. 
• What is the difference between muffin mix and cake mix?
• Muffins have more or less all ingredients used in cakes but the proportion is different. There is more flour, more liquid, less sugar and fat in muffin batter. Most cakes need two or more eggs while muffins use only one. Baking powder is used for batter rise but yeast is never used in muffins.

For another recipe using a cake mix, try these Nutella Cake Mix Cookies.