Certainly! Here’s a delicious recipe for Pineapple Cupcakes:
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice for frosting)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from crushed pineapple)
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded coconut (for added texture and flavor)
For the Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice (reserved from crushed pineapple)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and pineapple juice until evenly distributed throughout the batter. If using shredded coconut, gently fold it in as well.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple and pineapple juice until fully incorporated into the frosting.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Optionally, garnish each cupcake with a slice of fresh pineapple or a sprinkle of shredded coconut for added decoration and flavor.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious Pineapple Cupcakes as a delightful tropical treat!
These Pineapple Cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any gathering, with their moist texture, tropical flavor, and creamy frosting. Enjoy!
