Sour Punch Piña Colada Cupcakes with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

With Sour Punch Tropical Bites

Display of Sour Punch Tropical Bites, Pina Colada Cupcakes

What You'll Need:

FOR THE CUPCAKE

  • 1½ cup Sour Punch Bites, Tropical Blends, plus extra for topping
  • ½ cup of water, divided
  • 1⅓ cups all purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • ¼ teaspoon coconut extract

FOR THE FROSTING

  • ½ package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar

FOR THE FROSTING

  • Maraschino cherries
  • Sour Punch Tropical Bites
  • Shredded coconut (optional)

Melt Tropical Sour Punch Bites

Preheat your oven to 350˚F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

 Add the Sour Punch Bites, Tropical Blend to a small saucepan along with ¼ cup of water and place over low heat. Stir frequently as the candy melts to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. When the water cooks off, add another ¼ cup of water and continue to cook and stir until the Sour Punch is mostly melted, about 10 minutes.

Mixing melted Sour Punch bites and cupcake batter

Combine Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the eggs and beat until well combined. Then beat in the melted Sour Punch Bites Tropical Blends.

Using a fine mesh strainer, drain the pineapple and press down with a spatula to release as much liquid as possible. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple with the coconut milk and coconut extract.

Pour a bit of the dry mixture into the bowl with the melted Sour Punch, then a bit of the pineapple mixture. Beat on low until well combined, adding more dry ingredients and wet ingredients until everything is blended together.

Spoon Cupcake Batter into Muffin Tin

Spoon the cupcake batter into the muffin tin slots, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow the cupcakes to sit for 10 minutes, then transfer them to your countertop or a wire rack to cool. 

Spooning cupcake batter into lined muffin tin
Frosting Pina Colada Cupcakes with White Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Make Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese, butter, and coconut extract until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners sugar and continue beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. If the frosting is too thick, add a bit of heavy cream or milk to thin. If the frosting is too liquidy, add more confectioners sugar.

 Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

Add Cherry, Coconut and Sour Punch Toppings

Top each with a maraschino cherry, extra Sour Punch Bites, Tropical Blends, and shredded coconut, if desired.

Decorated Sour Punch Pina Colada Cupcakes ready for a beach party
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6 Count box of Sour Punch Bites Tropical Blends Candy 9oz bags
12 Count box of Sour Punch Bites Tropical Blends Candy 9oz bags

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Sour Punch Tropical Bites candy in an Easter basket  surrounded by confetti and plastic eggs
Sour Punch Tropical Bites candy in a pastel colored spring scene
Sour Punch Tropical Bites candy in a dish surrounded by spring flowers and other snacks
Sour Punch Peach Mango, Orange Pineapple, and Kiwi Strawberry candy Bites
Sour Punch Tropical Flavor Bites Back of Package - Tropical Candies - Sour Punch Bites Tropical Blends
12 Count box of Sour Punch Bites Tropical Blends Candy 5oz bags
Sour Punch Tropical Flavor Bites Front of Package - Tropical Candies - Sour Punch Bites Tropical Blends
Sour Punch Tropical Bites candy in an Easter basket  surrounded by confetti and plastic eggs
Sour Punch Tropical Bites candy in a pastel colored spring scene
Sour Punch Tropical Bites candy in a dish surrounded by spring flowers and other snacks
Sour Punch Peach Mango, Orange Pineapple, and Kiwi Strawberry candy Bites
Sour Punch Tropical Flavor Bites Back of Package - Tropical Candies - Sour Punch Bites Tropical Blends
12 Count box of Sour Punch Bites Tropical Blends Candy 5oz bags

Sour Punch Bites Tropical Flavors, 5oz Bag

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