Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup canned juice-packed crushed pineapple
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons whipped cream stabilizer
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, sliced lengthwise, seeds scraped
  • 24 fresh raspberries

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line 2 cupcake pans with paper liners.
  • Prepare the yellow cake mix by mixing together 1 cup water, the cake mix, pineapple, canola oil and eggs.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each two-thirds full.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Place the coconut on a baking sheet and toast until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the heavy cream, sugar, stabilizer, vanilla extract and vanilla bean in a large bowl.
  • Whip with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, and then transfer into a pastry bag fitted with a wide tip.
  • Pipe out 2 tablespoons of frosting onto each cupcake and top with 1 teaspoon of the toasted coconut and 1 raspberry.
  • Nutrition Info (Per Serving):
  • Calories: 177
  • Total Fat: 11 grams