Description
Indulge in a tropical delight with these Pineapple Cupcakes topped with luscious Cherry Buttercream. Soft and fluffy, these cupcakes are infused with vibrant pineapple flavor, perfectly balanced by the creamy sweetness of cherry frosting. Ideal for summer gatherings or any occasion that calls for a sweet escape, these treats will transport you to paradise with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pineapple puree (fresh or canned, well-drained)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cherry preserves
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the pineapple puree and dry ingredients until combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until fluffy, then mix in powdered sugar and cherry preserves. Adjust texture with heavy cream as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg