. While we love this cold treat, I want to share with you a new twist on this oh so famous dessert. Dole Whip Cupcakes! Yes, I said cupcakes.

Dole Whip Cupcakes

While searching the internet looking for a fun Disney inspired treat to make for my parents 45th wedding anniversary, I came across (in my opinion) THE best cupcake recipe ever! So, how do you make these yummy Dole Whip Cupcakes? First, gather your ingredients. Of course, I made ours gluten free but you can make these using a regular cake mix as well.

Cupcakes

• 1 box yellow cake mix (I substituted with a gluten free mix)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
• 3 large eggs

Preheat oven to 325°. Line two cupcake pans with cupcake liners. This recipe will make approximately 24 cupcakes. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, mix cake mix with crushed pineapple, oil, and eggs. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared cupcake pans and bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean.

While the cupcakes are cooking and cooling, it is time to make the frosting. It is best to go ahead and lay the two sticks of butter out to let them soften while you prepare the cupcake batter.

Frosting

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• Small pineapple wedges, for garnish. I just used canned pineapple tidbits that I had on hand already

In a large bowl, combine butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer, beat until smooth. Add remaining 2 cups powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

You can then transfer frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Let the cupcakes cool before frosting. Swirl the frosting on using the pastry bag or you can just frost them with a spoon like I did and garnish each cupcake with a pineapple wedge or tidbit.

Make them as decorative as you would like. But if you are like me, it is all about how they taste more then how they are presented especially if you are just baking them to eat at home. We just frosted, added a pineapple tidbit and enjoyed.

My family loved these! They are so good and are very addictive. You will not be able to eat just one. I cannot wait to make them again soon. Do you have a favorite Disney inspired recipe? Come share it with us over on Facebook at Disney Express Lane.

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Disney Dole Whip Recipe

It’s no secret that Disney’s Dole Whip is my all time favorite Disney snack. According to our readers, it’s A LOT of y’all’s favorite too! In fact, it was no surprise that it was number ONE on our list recently. Check it out, right here: 20 Snacks You Can’t Miss in Disney World.

For years, Disney fans like myself have tried to replicate the deliciousness that is Disney Dole Whip.

This sweet and tart, creamy pineapple ice cream is an essential snack on any Disney vacation – and it’s the first thing I start to crave after I haven’t been at the parks in a few months. It’s the perfect treat to cool down in the Florida heat… but who am I kidding? This Dole Whip tastes great at any time of year.

Disney finally shared the official recipe – so we’ve scraped our original attempt (which wasn’t quite perfect) and have now replaced it with this perfect copycat.

“Whip” up a batch of this delicious goodness and share with the family. Or, DON’T share! It’s totally up to you!

Disney World Dole Whips

Disney Dole Whips are less than $5 at the parks and are also available to purchase using a snack credit if you’re using the Disney Dining Plan.

There are several locations around Disney World to find a Dole Whip. One of our favorite spots is in the Magic Kingdom at Aloha Isle. Another favorite spot is at Disney’s Polynesian Resort at their very own Pineapple Lanai where you can also opt for the a pineapple-vanilla twist (my daughter’s favorite) or get a shot of rum added to your whip.

I also really love the Dole Whip Float, which is a Dole Whip added to a glass of pineapple juice. It sounds like a very basic addition but I LOVE this upgrade.

Disney Dole Whip Ingredients

• 2 cups Frozen Pineapple
• ½ cup Pineapple Juice
• Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream

How to Make Disney Dole Whips

1. Blend ingredients until pineapple chunks are completely broken down.
2. Scoop dole whip mixture into prepared piping bag.
3. Swirl the mixture into your serving cups.
4. Garnish and enjoy immediately.

Yield: 1 serving

Disney's Famous Dole Whip Recipe

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The perfect copycat recipe for Disney's Famous Dole Whip recipe - a sweet and tart pineapple soft serve that tastes like it came straight from Adventureland instead of your kitchen!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups Frozen Pineapple
• ½ cup Pineapple Juice
• Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream

Instructions

1. Optional: fit a piping bag with a large star tip. This will allow you to swirl the dole whip into your glasses for the perfect "soft serve" presentation, just like at the parks. However, this step is not essential and your dole whip will still taste great!
2. Prepare your serving glasses and have them ready as dole whips melt fast!
3. Measure out the ingredients into a smoothie-style blender.
4. Puree just until the pineapple chunks are broken down completely.
5. Scoop the mixture into the prepared piping bag, then swirl the dole whip into your serving glasses.
6. Garnish and enjoy immediately.

Be sure to keep watching Walt Express for MORE great Disney World copycat recipes! You can check out our Homemade Mickey Waffles here or our Gray Stuff recipe here.

If you have a favorite you would like to create at home, or have created at home let us know on the Disney Express Lane Facebook Group to discuss this and many other Disney related topics.

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