Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

May 12, 2017

These are, hands down, the BEST Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes! Made entirely from scratch, they are still super quick and easy to whip up. The secret spice ingredient makes them super scrumptious, nobody is ever going to guess WHAT you added! This recipe is a wonderful twist on an old fashioned dessert favorite - everyone is going to love it! Bake them for a special occasion, a party or just because - your family will thank you for it.

For the Topping:
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
20oz can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained and 1/2 cup juice reserved
For the Cake
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons pumpkin spice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla
Maraschino cherries, to garnish

Heat the oven to 360°F. Divide the melted butter between 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon brown sugar in each cup and then divide the drained pineapple tidbits on top. Blend the butter and sugar...
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Nutritions

Calories
195

Sodium
7mg
0% DV

Fat
8g
12% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
29g
9% DV

Fiber
0.7g
2% DV