Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
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Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes offer a charming twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake, with individual servings that feature caramelized pineapple and a cherry nestled at the bottom, all encased in a moist, buttery cake.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 pineapple rings (canned, drained)
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for the topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Prepare the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar. Divide this mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Place a pineapple ring in each cup and add a cherry in the center of each ring.
- Make the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined, then gently fold in the vegetable oil.
- Fill the Muffin Cups:
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, over the pineapple and cherries, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Invert:
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully invert them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Invert while still warm to ensure the caramelized sugar releases from the pan.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve and enjoy your Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes!
These cupcakes are perfect for parties or as a sweet treat for any occasion, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures in every bite.
