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Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

Indulge in Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes Delight

Enjoy the tropical bliss of Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes, a delightful twist on a classic dessert perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar for sweetness
  • 1 package yellow cake mix 15.25 ounces
  • vegetable oil amount as specified on the cake mix package
  • eggs amount as specified on the cake mix package
  • 1 ⅓ cups pineapple juice substituting water
For the Topping
  • 24 maraschino cherries
  • 1 can crushed pineapple 20 ounces
  • confectioners' sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  2. Spoon 1 teaspoon of melted butter into each muffin cup, followed by 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
  3. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of the brown sugar layer in each cup.
  4. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of crushed pineapple over each cherry, compacting into an even layer.
  5. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions, using pineapple juice instead of water.
  6. Pour the batter into each muffin cup, filling almost to the top.
  7. Bake for approximately 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto parchment paper.
  9. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to check for the freshness of ingredients and don't overfill the muffin cups to avoid overflow.

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