Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 12 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
- Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each cupcake.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more tropical flavor, consider adding a splash of coconut milk to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg