Upside Down Pineapple Cupcakes

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These delightful cupcakes feature a sweet, caramelized pineapple topping on a moist vanilla cake. Perfect for a tropical treat or a fun twist on traditional pineapple upside-down cake, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

For the Pineapple Topping:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 can (8 oz) pineapple rings, drained
  • Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pineapple Topping:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar, stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat.
  • Spoon a small amount of the brown sugar mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  • Place a pineapple ring (or a piece if using crushed pineapple) on top of the sugar mixture in each cup. Add a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring if desired.
  1. Make the Cupcake Batter:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  1. Assemble and Bake:
  • Spoon the cupcake batter over the pineapple topping in each muffin cup, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  1. Serve:
  • Once completely cooled, enjoy your pineapple upside-down cupcakes! For an extra touch, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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