Description
Indulge in tropical bliss with these Pineapple Cupcakes topped with luscious Cherry Buttercream. Each fluffy cupcake is infused with sweet pineapple flavor and finished with a creamy cherry frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful treats will transport you to sun-soaked beaches and create unforgettable memories at summer gatherings. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp cherry extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with colorful liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the crushed pineapple, sugar, softened butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together, then gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cherry buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added tropical flavor, consider mixing in shredded coconut into the batter. Swap cherries for raspberries or strawberries for a fruity twist.