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Bahama Mama Cupcakes

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These Bahama Mama Cupcakes are a tropical dessert twist on the beloved cocktail, made with crushed pineapple, coconut milk, and a touch of rum, then topped with a vibrant cherry-rum buttercream. Perfect for summer parties or a sunny treat anytime, these moist and fruity cupcakes bring the island vibes straight to your dessert table.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 standard cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Tropical / American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

½ cup crushed pineapple (with juice)

¼ cup coconut milk (or whole milk)

1 tsp coconut extract (or vanilla extract)

2 tbsp dark or coconut rum (optional)

For the Cherry-Rum Buttercream:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp maraschino cherry juice

1 tbsp dark rum (optional)

Red or pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in eggs one at a time. Add crushed pineapple, coconut milk, extract, and rum. Mix until well combined.

Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet, stirring just until combined.

Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

For the buttercream: beat butter until creamy. Slowly mix in powdered sugar, cherry juice, and rum. Adjust consistency with more sugar or juice as needed.

Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with maraschino cherries or pineapple wedges.

Notes

For more rum flavor, brush warm cupcakes with a bit of rum after baking.

Add shredded coconut to the batter for texture.

Substitute pineapple juice for cherry juice in the buttercream for a different tropical twist.

Omit the rum for an alcohol-free version—still delicious and fruity!

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