Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes Recipe
These delightful Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes are a fun twist on the classic cake, perfect for individual servings. With a sweet brown sugar and butter base, juicy pineapple chunks, and a cherry topping, these cupcakes are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Brown Sugar Base:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Fruit Topping:
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained)
- 9 maraschino cherries
Cupcake Batter:
- 1 cup vanilla cupcake batter (boxed or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin. Add brown sugar and melted butter to each cup.
- Assemble: Place pineapple chunks and a cherry in each cup.
- Add Batter: Pour cupcake batter over the fruit, filling each cup ¾ full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cupcakes to cool, then invert to serve.
Notes
- For a caramelized finish, broil the cupcakes for a minute after baking.
- Experiment with different fruits like peaches or apricots for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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