Description
Pineapple Cupcakes with Cherry Buttercream are a delightful tropical treat that will transport your taste buds to paradise. These moist, fluffy cupcakes feature the refreshing flavor of fresh pineapple and are topped with a creamy cherry buttercream frosting. Ideal for summer gatherings, birthday parties, or any occasion that calls for something sweet, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and bring back fond memories of childhood celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, pureed
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup cherry jam
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the pureed pineapple until combined.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients with milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cherry jam until smooth and fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider using crushed pineapple instead of pureed. You can substitute cherry jam with other fruit jams like raspberry or strawberry for a unique twist. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing for the best results.