Dessert for 24
Strawberry Colada Cupcakes
$3.22for 430 minServes 24
These small strawberry coconut cupcakes use fresh fruit and pineapple in the batter, then receive a coconut buttercream topping.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
 | Berries$0.40/oz typical | 10 oz | $4.00Typical price |
 | Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
 | Butter$0.40/oz typical | 14 oz | $5.60Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.30 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Baking powder and sodaCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSugar and brown sugarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsSpringSummer
$0.80 per serving$3.22 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 1/3 cups white sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- Blend 1 1/2 cups strawberries, coconut milk, crushed pineapple, coconut extract, and vanilla until smooth.
- Beat 1 1/2 sticks butter with the sugar and egg until creamy, then mix in the fruit blend.
- Stir in the cake flour, baking powder, and salt, spoon the batter into the liners, and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
- Cool the cupcakes for 5 minutes, then beat 1 cup butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, coconut extract, and salt until smooth.
- Top the cooled cupcakes with the frosting and finely chopped remaining strawberries.
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