Best 15 Pineapple Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the tropical paradise of flavors with our delectable Pineapple Cupcakes, a delightful treat that combines the vibrant taste of pineapple with the soft and fluffy texture of homemade cupcakes. Topped with a luscious pineapple buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are a perfect balance of tangy and sweet, making them irresistible for any pineapple lover.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey, providing two tantalizing recipes: the Classic Pineapple Cupcakes and the Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes. The Classic Pineapple Cupcakes offer a straightforward yet flavorful experience, featuring a moist and tender crumb infused with pineapple chunks and crowned with a velvety pineapple buttercream frosting.

For those seeking an elevated dessert experience, the Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes are a true masterpiece. These cupcakes boast a caramelized pineapple ring nestled atop a moist pineapple cake batter, creating a stunning visual presentation and an explosion of flavors in every bite. The accompanying pineapple buttercream frosting adds an extra layer of richness and complements the caramelized pineapple perfectly.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure success. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed ingredient list, we guide you through the process of creating these delightful treats. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a pineapple-filled baking adventure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CUPCAKES



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Love to make these little guys for family gatherings or just as treats for home to pack into lunches. Easy recipe to make. Adaptations can be made to make this completely from scratch. This is just a yummy simplified version!

Provided by Bri

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
½ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups brown sugar
24 maraschino cherries
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 (18.25 ounce) package pineapple cake mix (such as Duncan Hines® Pineapple Supreme)
3 eggs
1 ⅓ cups pineapple juice
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

Steps:

  • Move an oven rack into the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Line a work surface with waxed paper.
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon melted butter into the bottom of each sprayed muffin cup.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon brown sugar in each muffin cup.
  • Press a maraschino cherry into the center of the brown sugar in each muffin cup.
  • Spoon a heaping tablespoon of crushed pineapple over the cherry and compact it with the back of a spoon into an even layer.
  • Mix pineapple cake mix, eggs, pineapple juice, and vegetable oil in a large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Turn mixer speed to medium and mix for 2 minutes.
  • Pour pineapple cake batter into the muffin cups, filling them to the top; do not overfill.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool at least 5 minutes before inverting muffin cups onto the waxed paper to release. Serve with pineapple and cherry sides up. Sprinkle cupcakes lightly with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 174.1 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

CARROT PINEAPPLE CUPCAKES



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These moist and delicious cupcakes are so good that I served them at my wedding reception instead of a traditional wedding cake. They are a hit every time, especially with cream cheese frosting! I have my mom to thank for this awesome recipe.

Provided by Larissa Bergen Smith

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup white sugar
⅔ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup finely grated carrot
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Stir white sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Stir flour mixture into liquid ingredients until thoroughly moistened. Mix in carrot, pineapple, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them to the top.
  • Bake cupcakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Cream butter with cream cheese with an electric hand mixer in a bowl until smooth.
  • Beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to make a spreadable frosting; frost the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.9 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 412.2 mg, Sugar 51 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CUPCAKES



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Everyone loves cupcakes, and no one can resist pineapple upside-down cake. We've found a way to brings these favorites together in a sure-to-please treat.

Provided by By Jessica Walker

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple, drained, juice reserved
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
12 maraschino cherries, cut in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Cut each pineapple slice into 4 pieces; set aside. In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and reserved pineapple juice with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • In small bowl, stir together melted butter and brown sugar. Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons butter mixture into each muffin cup. Top each with 2 pineapple pieces. Place cherry half, cut side up, in center of pineapple pieces. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each cup.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Run knife around edge of cupcakes to loosen; invert onto cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CUPCAKES



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Taken from the Duncan Hines website (credited to Stacy3099), these were a hit at our Thanksgiving gathering. Be forewarned: this made 24 regular sized cupcakes AND 12 mini cupcakes (

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 duncan hines pineapple supreme cake mix
oil, and eggs called for on cake mix box
pineapple juice, in place of water called for on box (you don't have to use pineapple juice, I just think it enhances the flavor!)
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (save the juice!)
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
24 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Mix the cake as directed on box, substitute pineapple juice from the canned pineapple in place of water called for in recipe. (Optional).
  • Melt the butter.
  • Spray cupcake pan with cooking spray. (Do not use paper liners!).
  • Place one teaspoon of melted butter in the bottom of each cup of the pan.
  • Add one tablespoon of brown sugar on top of the melted butter.
  • Place one cherry in the center.
  • Scatter the tidbits around the cherry to form a circle.
  • Add cake mix on top of the pineapple. (3/4 full).
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cupcakes are cooked.
  • Let the pan cool on a cooling rack for about 5 minutes.
  • Run a knife along the inside edge.
  • Invert cupcake pan on the cooling rack.
  • Some of the brown sugar and pineapple might stay behind in the pan, just scrap it out and lay it on top of the cupcakes.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CUPCAKES



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I have baked cupcakes for years. These easy to make treats make an attractive dessert for special occasions. -Barbara Hahn, Park Hills, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 1 dozen jumbo cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
12 slices pineapple, drained
12 maraschino cherries, well drained
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Line the bottom of 12 greased jumbo muffin cups with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside., In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Spoon 1 tablespoon into each muffin cup; top each with a pineapple slice and a cherry., In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thickened and lemon-colored. Beat in the oil, sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to egg mixture and mix well. , Fill muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28-32 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PINEAPPLE CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Pineapple Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 cup drained pineapple chunk, cut in half

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil and egg until smooth. Alternately whisk in flour mixture and milk, making three additions of flour mixture and two of milk, beating until smooth. Stir in pineapple.
  • Scoop batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until tops of cupcakes spring back when lightly touched. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely on rack. Top cooled cupcakes with frosting, if desired.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CUPCAKES



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Just like the cake but in cupcake form. Just as good, yet smaller and healthier portions than a whole piece. Just be sure to eat it upside-down.

Provided by Mrs.Joe Jonas

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (12.5 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 cup brown sugar, or as needed
½ cup butter, melted
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted cherries, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Beat cake mix, water, oil, and eggs together with an electric mixer in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds, increase speed to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes. Pour reserved pineapple juice into cake mix and beat until combined.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar evenly in each muffin cup. Drizzle butter evenly over brown sugar. Place pineapple tidbits and 1 cherry atop the brown sugar mixture. Pour cake batter over pineapple tidbits.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 67.6 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 315.7 mg, Sugar 42.5 g

PINEAPPLE CUPCAKES WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



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Simply delicious vanilla cupcakes with a pineapple flavor. Garnish frosting with crushed pineapple!

Provided by Jen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup milk
½ cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained, or more to taste
½ cup butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line 16 cupcake cups with paper liners.
  • Cream sugar and butter for cupcakes together in a medium bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract and coconut extract. Add flour and baking soda and mix well. Stir in milk and pineapple juice until batter is smooth. Fold in crushed pineapple. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • While cupcakes cool, cream butter and vanilla extract for frosting together in a large bowl. Blend in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition; you may need to add an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup based on your liking. Beat in milk and pineapple juice until light and fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 29 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch fine salt
1 large egg
Filling:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups chopped ripe pineapple (about 1/4-inch pieces)
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
Icing:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons fresh or canned pineapple juice
6 marachino cherries, halved, for garnish
Pineapple wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line one 12-cup standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, milk, butter, vanilla, salt and egg in a medium bowl just until combined. Be careful not to over mix. Pour into the liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool on a rack 10 minutes, and then remove the cupcakes and cool on the rack completely.
  • For the filling: Melt the butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pineapple, sugar and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized and the liquid is mostly evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes. (You will be able to run your spoon through the filling and leave a streak behind that holds 1 to 2 seconds before filling back in. The consistency of the filling should be like caramel sauce.) Set aside to cool.
  • For the icing: Melt the butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer and continue cooking until dark golden and toasty smelling, about 4 minutes. Once you see the milk solids turning a medium brown color, turn off the heat. Cool to room temperature. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice to make it smooth but not too spreadable.
  • To assemble: Using a melon baller, scoop out a hole in each cupcake large enough for 1 tablespoon of pineapple filling. Fill and press gently with the back of the spoon to level the filling. Spoon a teaspoon of icing over the hole to cover. Garnish the cupcakes as desired with cherries and pineapple.

PINEAPPLE MARZIPAN CUPCAKES



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The marzipan is subtle in these cupcakes, but oh so good. I've also made this recipe in a loaf pan. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (7 ounces) marzipan, crumbled
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
TOPPING:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Pineapple tidbits, patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. , In a large bowl, beat butter, marzipan and sugars until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into butter mixture. Fold in crushed pineapple. Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over very low heat; stir until smooth. Cool slightly until mixture thickens to a spreading consistency. Spread over cupcakes. Top with pineapple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lou23919

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
6 maraschino cherries
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter and milk for the batter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Warm the mixture, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, the transfer to a small bowl to cool.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pineapple topping. Into each cup of a 12 cup muffin pan, add 1/2 tablespoon of unmelted butter, the evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over the bottom. Place the pan in the oven until butter melts, about 3 minutes.
  • Halve each maraschino cherry, then cut the pineapple rings into quarters. Place a cherry half, sliced side up, in the center of each cup and lay pineapple quarters on each side. Press the fruit down gently into the butter/sugar mixture, then set prepared pan aside.
  • Finish making the batter. In a medium size bowl, combine the flour,baking powder, salt and stir the ingredients with a fork until they are evenly blended. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture until the flour is fully incorporated. Add the milk-butter mixture and stir well to combine the ingredients into a smooth batter.
  • Pour the batter into the muffin pan, dividing it evenly among all the cups. Bake the cupcakes until they're lightly browned, dry around the edges, and pulling away from the pan a little, about 25 minutes.
  • Transfer the pan to a rack to cool for 5 minutes. Use a butter knife to carefully loosen each cupcake from the edges and bottom of the pan, then place a cookie sheet over the top. Invert the pan, turning the cupcakes onto the cookie sheet, then transfer them back to the rack to cool completely. Serve the cupcakes at room temperature. Make 12 cupcakes.

PINEAPPLE RIGHT SIDE UP CUPCAKES



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From "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World" these yummy little treats are delish! They don't use any eggs or dairy, but skeptics bewarned, these cupcakes aren't lacking in anything. I've used half and half whole wheat pasty flour and regular flour to great success. And in case you're wondering, one big can (20 oz) of crushed pineapple will yield enough for both the cupcakes and the topping.

Provided by Wish I Could Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 cup crushed pineapple (in its own juice)
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup crushed pineapple (in its own juice)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon arrowroot (or cornstarch or tapioca flour)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
12 maraschino cherries (or fresh raspberries)

Steps:

  • Cupcakes:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and allspice.
  • Combine pineapple, oil, sugar and vanilla in blender and puree.
  • Add the wet mixture to the dry and mix well.
  • Pour batter into cupcake liners so they are half full.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool for at least 10 minutes on wire rack.
  • Topping:.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to boil for 30 seconds stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir for one more minute.
  • Immediately scoop topping onto cupcakes.
  • Place cherry or raspberry on top.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Indulge!

PUMPKIN PINEAPPLE CAKE OR CUPCAKES



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Categories     Bread     Cake     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Carrot

Yield 48 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 (15 oz.) cans pumpkin puree
2 (20 oz.) cans crushed pineapple
3 cups grated carrots
8 eggs
3 cups sugar (or 1 1/5 C honey)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
8 cups gluten free flour
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Frosting (Optional)
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Oil a 9-by-13-inch pan or two 12-cup muffin pans. 2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, pineapple, carrots, eggs, sugar, applesauce, and oil. Mix well with an electric mixer on medium speed. 3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. 4. Stir into pumpkin mixture until well blended. Pour into prepared pan(s). 5. Bake at 350 F. for about 60 to 70 minutes for cake, 35 to 40 minutes for cupcakes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, . 6. Cool pan(s) on a wire rack. 7. When cool, cake or cupcakes may be served unfrosted. If frosting is desired: prepare the cream cheese frosting. 1. In a large bowl beat together the cream cheese and butter. 2. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth and light. 3. Spread over the surface of the cake or cupcakes and serve.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CUPCAKES



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These are so easy

Provided by Jennifer Houk

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can(s) 20oz sliced pineapple drained, juice reserved
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 c oil
3 eggs
1/3 c butter, melted
2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
12 maraschino cherries cut in half

Steps:

  • 1. 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • 2. Cut each pineapple slice into 4 pieces; set aside. In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and reserved pineapple juice with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • 3. In small bowl, stir together melted butter and brown sugar. Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons butter mixture into each muffin cup. Top each with 2 pineapple pieces. Place cherry half, cut side up, in center of pineapple pieces. Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each cup.
  • 4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Run knife around edge of cupcakes to loosen; invert onto cookie sheet. Serve warm.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT ANGEL FOOD CUPCAKES



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These are very delicious cup cakes and so easy to make and it only has 2 ingredients. I like the pineapple and coconut flavors combined in these cupcakes. This is great as a full cake too and try to add pie fillings instead of the pineapple ...I really like the cherry. Keep left over cupcakes/cake in the refrigerator (thats if...

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Cakes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

CUPCAKES
1 box angel food cake mix
20 oz can of crushed pineapple in heavy syrup
COCONUT CREAM FROSTING
8 oz low fat or fat free whipped cream
1/4 c crushed pineapple , drained
1/4 c coconut , toasted

Steps:

  • 1. Directions for cupcakes :
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375° , Place paper cupcake liners into cupcake pans.
  • 3. Combine the angel food cake mix ( the mix only) and crushed pineapple in syrup until mixed.
  • 4. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cupcakes are golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
  • 5. Directions for frosting :
  • 6. Combine the whipped cream , crushed pineapple and toasted coconut and stir to combine. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the frosting.

Tips:

  • To ensure the cupcakes are moist and fluffy, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. Cake flour has a lower protein content, resulting in a more tender crumb.
  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. Brown sugar contains molasses, giving the cupcakes a slight caramel taste.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the muffin cups or use cupcake liners.
  • For a golden brown crust, brush the tops of the cupcakes with melted butter before baking.
  • To make sure the cupcakes are done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they're ready.

Conclusion:

These pineapple cupcakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, tangy pineapple flavor, and sweet cream cheese frosting, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these pineapple cupcakes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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