Description
These Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes deliver the tropical charm of a classic cake in single-serve portions. With a gooey caramelized topping, a buttery vanilla base, and vibrant cherries, they’re perfect for parties, picnics, or a midweek dessert escape.
Ingredients
1 can pineapple slices (in juice)
12 maraschino cherries
12 teaspoons brown sugar
12 teaspoons melted unsalted butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In each muffin cup, add 1 teaspoon of melted butter and 1 teaspoon of brown sugar. Place half a pineapple slice and one cherry in each cup.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
7. Spoon the batter evenly over the fruit in each muffin cup, filling about ⅔ full.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then run a knife around the edges and carefully invert them onto a wire rack or tray.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
For easy release, invert the cupcakes while they are still warm but not hot—about 5 minutes after baking.
You can substitute fresh pineapple if you prefer a less sweet, tangier flavor.
A small offset spatula helps loosen the cupcakes gently without disturbing the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pineapple upside down, mini cupcakes, tropical dessert