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Vibrant cupcakes topped with swirls of pink, purple, and blue frosting resembling a lava flow, adorned with edible glitter and tropical fruit slices, presented on a wooden board with tropical leaves in the background

Moana Lava Flow Cupcakes

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A fun and colorful tropical cupcake recipe inspired by Moana’s adventures, featuring vibrant frosting and tropical fruit toppings.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Pink, purple, and blue food coloring
  • Buttercream frosting
  • Edible glitter
  • Tropical fruit slices (mango, pineapple)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake tins with paper liners.
  2. Mix cake mix, coconut milk, eggs, and oil according to package instructions.
  3. Divide batter into three bowls and add different food coloring to each.
  4. Spoon dollops of each colored batter into the cupcake liners for a marbled lava effect.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, let cool completely.
  6. Pipe buttercream frosting in swirling motions, alternating colors to resemble lava flows.
  7. Decorate with edible glitter and tropical fruit slices on top.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the cupcakes before decorating.
  • You can substitute coconut milk with regular milk if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Baking and decorating
  • Cuisine: Tropical
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 220 Kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg
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