Description
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with these Pineapple Cupcakes topped with luscious Cherry Buttercream. Bursting with the sweet flavors of pineapple and cherry, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to summer gatherings. Simple to make and visually stunning, they promise smiles and sunshine in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks, well-drained
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/3 cup cherry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar; beat until pale.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in drained pineapple chunks.
- Divide batter among liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy; mix in cherry jam until smooth.
- Once cupcakes cool completely, frost generously with Cherry Buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg