Quick Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes From Scratch
Quick Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes From Scratch are a whimsical twist on the beloved classic dessert, featuring fluffy cupcakes topped with caramelized pineapple and a cherry.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Provides structure and stability.
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar Adds sweetness and helps create a tender crumb.
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder Essential for leavening the cupcakes.
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Softened to room temperature for richness.
- 2 large Eggs Provide moisture and binding.
- 0.5 cups Milk Adds moisture to the batter.
Toppings
- 1 can Pineapple slices Drained, for the iconic topping.
- 8 pieces Maraschino cherries For topping the pineapple slices.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with cupcake liners.
- Melt ¼ cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan, then stir in ½ cup of brown sugar until smooth and bubbly.
- Distribute the caramel mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- Place a pineapple slice on top of the caramel in each cup and add a maraschino cherry in the center.
- Cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with ½ cup of milk.
- Spoon the batter over the pineapple slices in the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.