Description
Delightfully sweet Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes that transform a classic dessert into irresistible individual treats.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple slices, drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter until smooth, then mix in milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- In each cupcake liner, place a slice of pineapple and sprinkle with brown sugar. Fill each cup with batter until about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow them to cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a plate and enjoy warm.
Notes
For the best texture, let them cool completely before serving. Consider brushing the pineapple slices with melted butter for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg