This article lists top 5 tropical cupcake ideas. But before following those let me tell  you a brief history of cupcakes. Cupcakes were first made in the United States in the early 19th century. At that time, hearth ovens were used for making them and cupcakes were baked in a much less time than cakes. Hence, cupcakes were the best possible substitute for cakes. But cupcakes are no more that simple and plain. They are rather trendy and fun. The basic flavors such as vanilla and chocolate do exist but there are now innumerable flavor variations available in cupcakes. You can spice up your beach vacation or celebrate a luau with these cupcake ideas inspired by the tropics.

 

 

Citrus Cupcakes
Citrus cupcakes include lemon and orange cupcakes which are refreshing as well as light-tasting. You may either grate some extra rind as an addition to the icing for enhancing the flavor or you may scrape the strings of the peel using a peeler and use them for adorning cupcake tops.

Coconut Cupcakes
Use cream cheese frosting or seven-minute frosting for topping coconut cupcakes. You should turn the cupcake upside down and then dip it into a bowl of shredded coconut for adding extra taste as well as an elegant garnish.

Banana Cupcakes
Homemade banana cupcakes are as versatile as banana bread and their taste can be further enhanced by adding nuts or chocolate chips. For garnishing the cupcake top you can add a dried banana chip or cream cheese icing.

Cocktail Cupcakes
You can choose to make margarita cupcakes which must be ideally topped using lime butter cream frosting in addition to a lime wedge garnishing. Or you can prepare a strawberry daiquiri cupcake which has a stuffing of fresh strawberries and a topping of whipped cream icing along with a slice of strawberry for garnish.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes
A classic cake can be easily turned into cupcakes. Pineapple upside-down cupcakes are easy to make and they do not even need icing on them.

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