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Pineapple Cupcakes Recipe

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These Pineapple Cupcakes are moist and flavorful, featuring crushed pineapple for a tropical twist. Perfectly baked in mini muffin pans, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your mini muffin or cupcake pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Add Vanilla and Combine Ingredients. Add vanilla extract, then mix in the dry ingredients and milk in alternating additions, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in Pineapple. Gently fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple.
  6. Fill and Bake. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with batter and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool. Let the pan sit for 5 minutes before loosening cakes with a knife and transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid soggy cupcakes.
  • Use a toothpick to test doneness; it should come out clean when cupcakes are baked through.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack to set texture and flavor.