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Ingredients
For the cupcakes
1
box yellow cake mix
1cup
crushed pineapple with juice
1/3cup
vegetable oil
3
large eggs
For the frosting
1cup
(2 sticks) butter, softened
4cups
powdered sugar, divided
1/4cup
pineapple juice
1tsp.
pure vanilla extract
Small pineapple wedges, for garnish
Directions
Step 1Preheat oven to 325° and line two cupcake pans with cupcake liners. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, mix cake mix with crushed pineapple, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared cupcake pans and bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before frosting.
Step 2Meanwhile, make frosting: In a large bowl, combine butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Transfer frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Swirl frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish each cupcake with a pineapple wedge and a decorative straw.
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