Pina Colada Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients (20)

• For Cupcakes:
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 extra large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons rum
• 1/4 cup cream of coconut, such as Coco Lopez
• 8 ounces pineapple rings in juice, finely chopped, juice reserved
• For Frosting:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon rum
• 4 tablespoons cream of coconut
• 1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes
• Unsweetened large coconut flakes for garnish (optional)