Description
Pineapple Cupcakes with Cherry Buttercream are a delightful tropical treat that brings sunshine to any occasion. Each soft, moist cupcake is infused with sweet pineapple and crowned with a luscious cherry buttercream frosting, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for birthdays, casual gatherings, or simply to brighten your day, these vibrant cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cupcake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup crushed canned pineapple (drained)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cherry extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cupcake flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the crushed pineapple.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, cherry extract, and milk until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg