Description
Pineapple Cupcakes with Cherry Buttercream are a delightful tropical treat that perfectly balance sweet and tangy flavors. Each moist cupcake is infused with juicy pineapple and topped with a rich cherry buttercream, creating a vibrant dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring they’ll be a hit at gatherings, birthday parties, or just because!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup pineapple juice (100% pure)
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 tsp cherry extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in pineapple juice until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in drained pineapple chunks.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting with cherry buttercream made by mixing softened butter, powdered sugar, cherry extract, and heavy cream until fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg