How to make pineapple upside-down cupcakes
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin pan with nonstick spray.
Step 2: For the topping: Cut the butter into twelve ½-tablespoon pieces. Place each piece of butter in each cavity of the muffin pan.
Step 3: Place pan in the oven for 1 minute, or until the butter has melted. Remove from oven.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of light brown sugar on top of the melted butter in each muffin cavity. Use a spoon to gently spread it evenly.
Step 5: Place 1 maraschino cherry in the center of each, surrounded by 5 pineapple chunks. Set aside.
Step 6: Add all cake ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
Step 7: Scoop 3 tablespoons of batter on top of the pineapple and cherry in each muffin cavity, until each is completely full.
Step 8: Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 9: Remove cupcakes from the oven, and then use a knife to gently loosen each one from the pan.
Step 10: Let cupcakes cool to room temperature, then invert to serve.
