Description
Indulge in a tropical paradise with these Pineapple Cupcakes topped with luscious Cherry Buttercream. Each fluffy cupcake bursts with juicy pineapple flavor, while the sweet cherry frosting adds a delightful twist. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are sure to impress your family and friends, bringing sunshine to every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup cherry jam
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then fold in crushed pineapple.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter among liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, cherry jam, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg