HUMMINGBIRD CUPCAKES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the hummingbird cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners and grease with nonstick spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
• Add the mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla and stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate. The batter will be thick.
• Using a spring-release ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups.
• Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before frosting.
• Make the cream cheese frosting: In a large metal bowl, cream the cream cheese and butter with an electric hand mixer on high speed for 3-5 minutes, until fluffy and thick.
• Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until incorporated. Increase the mixer speed to high and whip until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes more.
• Add the crushed pineapple, salt, and vanilla and whip for another 30 seconds, or until incorporated.
• Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip, then pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.
• Garnish each cupcake with a slice of fresh and candied pineapple.
• Enjoy!
• Note: The temperature of the butter and cream cheese should not exceed 72°F (22°C) or the frosting may break.