Description
Pineapple Cupcakes with Cherry Buttercream are a tropical delight that will transport your taste buds to paradise. These light and fluffy cupcakes are infused with sweet pineapple puree and topped with a luscious cherry buttercream, making them the perfect treat for summer gatherings or any occasion that calls for a burst of flavor. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup pineapple puree
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cherry jam
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the pineapple puree and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the cherry buttercream, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add cherry jam until fluffy.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes generously with the cherry buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg