Description
Delightful cupcakes combining tropical pineapple flavor with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 2 tablespoons honey, for drizzle
- Sugar crystals, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the crushed pineapple. Fill each cupcake liner three-quarters full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese mixture. Top with diced pineapple, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with sugar crystals.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and cream cheese. Adjust sweetness in frosting as desired.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, pineapple, dessert, cream cheese frosting, easy baking