Description
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering a fun and portable way to enjoy the beloved flavors of pineapple and cherry. With their moist texture and sweet topping, these individual treats are perfect for any celebration—from birthday parties to casual family gatherings. Each cupcake features a luscious layer of crushed pineapple and a cherry, making them visually appealing and irresistibly delicious. Easy to make and highly customizable, these cupcakes can be adorned with whipped cream or fresh fruit for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup melted butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 24 maraschino cherries
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
- 15.25 ounces pineapple cake mix
- 1 1/3 cups pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3 eggs
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, additional cherries, whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In each well of the pan, add about 1 teaspoon of melted butter, followed by 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Press one maraschino cherry into the mixture, then top with a tablespoon of drained crushed pineapple.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pineapple juice, canola oil, and eggs. Mix using an electric mixer on low for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake well with batter until just full.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg