Aloha Cupcakes Recipe
"A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them to the tropics. The macadamia nuts are completely optional (the friend happens to be allergic), and the cupcakes are still fantastic without them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/4 cups cake flour
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1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup canola oil
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1 teaspoon coconut extract
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1/2 cup coconut milk
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1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
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PINEAPPLE FROSTING:
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1/2 cup shortening
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1/2 cup butter
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
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3 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
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TOPPING:
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1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, optional
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