Introduction
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes are a fun, individual twist on the classic pineapple upside-down cake. Instead of baking one large dessert, everything is portioned into soft, buttery cupcakes with caramelized brown sugar, sweet pineapple, and a cherry on top. They’re nostalgic, tropical, and perfect for parties or quick sweet cravings.
Ingredients
For the topping (caramel layer)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
12 maraschino cherries, halved
1 cup pineapple chunks (or small tidbits)
For the cupcake batter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple, optional but recommended)
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