Description
These Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a moist, buttery cake topped with caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries. Each bite offers a burst of tropical sweetness, complemented by a rich, golden texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
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- Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Topping:
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple in juice, drained
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 8 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly, then remove from heat.
- Pour the melted brown sugar into the bottom of a muffin tin, dividing it evenly among 8 cups.
- Place one pineapple slice in each cup and add a maraschino cherry in the center of each slice.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly over the pineapple and cherry layers in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the batter a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Storage: Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version or swap the pineapple for peaches for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 36 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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