About
Star-studded Hollywood, cliff-lined beaches, redwood-filled forests–the Golden State is a wondrous dreamland, so it's no surprise the sunny-day inspired California Sunshine Muffins follow suit. Buttery, creamy batter is mixed together with juicy pineapple, sweet coconut, and nutty pecans and baked to perfection into the fluffiest, golden-brown morning treat. Every bite of California Sunshine Muffins will leave your taste buds starstruck and your day filled with sunbeams!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut, shredded
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line it with paper muffin cups.
Step 3 -In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 4 -Beat the egg, the sour cream, and the rum extract into the butter-sugar mixture.
Step 5 -In a separate bowl, combine the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the salt.
Step 6 -Stir the dry mixture into the butter mixture, until it is moistened.
Step 7 -Fold the pineapple, the coconut, and the pecans into the batter.
Step 8 -Fill the 12 prepared muffin cups with the batter, about 2/3 full each.
Step 9 -Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 22-25 minutes.
Step 10 -Cool the muffins for 5 minutes before transferring them from the pan to a wire rack.
Step 11 -Once they are cooled, serve.

Grocery Prices Are Out of Control — These Tricks Will Help
Sponsored

15 Sheet Cake Recipes
By: Jennifer A.

The Dumb Money Mistake You’re Probably Still Making
Sponsored

13 Sheet-Pan Recipes
By: Rosa L.

Hot-to-Trot Dip
Apps & Snacks

9x13 Dinner Recipes
By: Rosa L.

Troll Popcorn
Desserts

15 Spring Veggie Recipes
By: Jennifer A.

Poultry Palooza
Main Courses

15 Retro Recipes
By: Jennifer A.

Famous Glazed Burger
Main Courses

12 Mother's Day Treats
By: Rosa L.

Cozy Winter Salad
Soups & Salads

12 Mother's Day Dishes
By: Jennifer A.

Christmas Eve Cheese Dip
Apps & Snacks

12 St. Pat's Day Recipes
By: Jennifer A.

Onion Crack Dip
Apps & Snacks

15 Spring Recipes
By: Rosa L.

Christmas Filet Mignon
Main Courses

Taste the World in 10 Dishes
By: Robert W.

Pattie's Peppermint Pie
Desserts

10 Valentine's Day Treats
By: Jennifer A.

Holiday Tenderloin Roast
Main Courses

8 Super Bowl® Drink Recipes
By: Robert W.

Winter Mac N' Cheese
Side Dishes

12 Super Bowl® Dip Recipes
By: Rosa L.

Special Christmas Chicken Dinner
Main Courses

18 Tater Tot Recipes
By: Ashley S.