Description
These Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes are a fun and fruity dessert that brings a tropical twist to classic comfort baking. With golden caramelized pineapple, a bright cherry on top, and moist vanilla cake beneath, these bite-sized treats are irresistible. They’re perfect for quick breakfast sweets, easy dessert ideas, or handheld party snacks. Whether you’re looking for new food ideas or simple baking recipes, this is a must-try for your collection of easy recipe favorites.
Ingredients
12 pineapple slices (canned in juice, drained and halved)
12 maraschino cherries
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
12 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
Instructions
1. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Place 1/2 tablespoon melted butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar into the bottom of each cup. Add a pineapple half and one cherry in the center of each.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly over the pineapple in each muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert carefully onto a wire rack.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature with toppings if desired.
Notes
Don’t let the cupcakes cool too long in the pan or the caramel may harden and stick.
Use room temperature ingredients for best batter texture.
For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle cinnamon into the brown sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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