Tropical Honeymoon Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cream of coconut, stirred before measuring
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, coarsely ground in a food processor
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into tablespoons
• 1 1/4 cups thick mango juice
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• Pinch kosher salt
• One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter, softened
• 2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 thin squares fresh pineapple
• Granulated sugar, for sprinkling
• 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut