Pineapple cupcake recipe

Here’s a simple recipe for pineapple cupcakes that you might enjoy:

Pineapple Cupcakes Recipe

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)
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the crushed pineapple)
• 1/4 cup milk

For the Frosting:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from the crushed pineapple)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the crushed pineapple to the butter mixture, reserving 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice for later. Mix until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and pineapple juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and creamy.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Add 2-3 tablespoons of pineapple juice, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency and flavor.
5. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the pineapple frosting.
6. Optional: Garnish with a small piece of pineapple or a sprinkle of shredded coconut for extra flair.

Enjoy your delicious homemade pineapple cupcakes!