Ingredients
1 box vanilla cake mix
1 (12-oz.) can Sprite, at room temperature
1 tsp. orange zest
3 tbsp. shredded coconut, toasted
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
5 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. pineapple juice
1 tbsp. white rum
Orange wedges, for garnish
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Paper umbrellas
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line two cupcake pans with 18 cupcake liners. Stir cake mix with Sprite and orange zest until thoroughly combined. Fold in toasted coconut. Divide batter between liners and bake according to package instructions. Let cool completely before frosting. Step 2Make rum frosting: In a large bowl, beat together butter, half the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and rum. Add the rest of the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Step 3Pipe cooled cupcakes with rum frosting then garnish with orange wedges, maraschino cherries, and cocktail umbrellas.
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