{"id":4868,"date":"2024-01-28T02:47:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T02:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/pineapple-upside-down-cupcakes-2\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T15:39:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T15:39:25","slug":"pineapple-upside-down-cupcakes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/pineapple-upside-down-cupcakes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Savor the tropical flavors of our Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes. These delightful treats feature a harmonious blend of sweet pineapple, rich brown sugar, and moist cake, all crowned with a vibrant maraschino cherry. Crafted in individual portions, these cupcakes offer a miniature rendition of the beloved pineapple upside down cake, making them perfect for any gathering, from casual get-togethers to special occasions. With each bite, you&#8217;ll be transported to a sunny paradise, where the taste of pineapple and cherry brings a touch of sweetness to your palate. Whether enjoyed as a post-dinner dessert or a midday indulgence, these Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes are sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Sheet-Pan-11-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Sheet-Pan-11-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Sheet-Pan-11-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Sheet-Pan-11-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Sheet-Pan-11-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Sheet-Pan-11-750x1333.jpg 750w, https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Copy-of-Sheet-Pan-11.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup sweet cream butter, melted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u00bd cups light brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24 maraschino cherries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 can crushed pineapple, 20 oz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 package pineapple cake mix, 18.25 oz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u00bd cups pineapple juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup canola oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prepare the Oven and Muffin Cups:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Position the oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coat the muffin cups with nonstick baking spray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prepare the Cupcake Base:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Place one teaspoon of melted butter into each muffin cup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkle one tablespoon of light brown sugar over the melted butter in each cup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put one maraschino cherry in the center of the brown sugar in each cup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a tablespoon to scoop out crushed pineapple, heaping it onto the cherry and brown sugar layer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently press down the pineapple mixture with the back of a spoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prepare the Cake Batter:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple cake mix, eggs, pineapple juice, and canola oil using an electric mixer set on low speed until just moistened (about 30 seconds).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase the mixing speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes until well combined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Bake the Cupcakes:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Scoop the prepared cake batter into each muffin well, filling them just below the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 20 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake; if it comes out clean, the cupcakes are ready.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cool and Serve:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for about 5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully invert the cupcakes onto a cooling rack so that the cherries are on top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkle powdered sugar over the cooled cupcakes for garnish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Savor the tropical flavors of our Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes. These delightful treats feature a harmonious blend of sweet pineapple, rich brown sugar, and moist cake, all crowned with a vibrant maraschino cherry. Crafted in individual portions, these cupcakes offer a miniature rendition of the beloved pineapple upside down cake, making them perfect for any&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/pineapple-upside-down-cupcakes-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4868"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4868"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4868\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4933,"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4868\/revisions\/4933"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4868"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weeknightrecipes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}