Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

Pineapple upside down cake is said to have originated in the early 1900s when canned pineapple became more widely available and was a popular ingredient in many recipes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 can Pineapple slices, drained
• 1 jar Maraschino cherries
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Place a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry in the bottom of each cupcake liner. Sprinkle brown sugar over the pineapple and cherry.
6. Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the liners, covering the pineapple and cherry.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve the cupcakes upside down to reveal the pineapple topping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.