Description
Pineapple Cream Cupcakes are a delightful way to indulge in tropical flavors, combining the refreshing essence of pineapple with a rich vanilla cream cheese frosting. These light and fluffy cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a picnic, or simply enjoying a sweet treat at home. The moist texture and delicious taste will surely impress your family and friends. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up these treats quickly to satisfy your sweet tooth or wow your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/3 C. melted butter (cooled)
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 C. crushed pineapple with juice
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 C. butter (softened)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3–4 C. powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, crushed pineapple (with juice), and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Sift yellow cake mix into the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full with batter.
- Bake for 17-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth; add vanilla and gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and top with cherries or sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (64g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg