Aloha Cupcakes Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups cake flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
• PINEAPPLE FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
• TOPPING:
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, optional