Description
Pineapple Cupcakes with Cherry Buttercream deliver a burst of tropical flavor in every bite. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are infused with sweet pineapple and topped with a rich cherry buttercream that pairs perfectly with the sunny notes of the cupcake. They are ideal for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or simply as a delicious treat to brighten your day. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cupcakes will surely impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cherry extract
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and pineapple juice until creamy. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, then gently stir in the pineapple chunks.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip together powdered sugar, cherry extract, and heavy cream until fluffy for the frosting.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (68g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg