🍒 Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes 🍍
Tiny treats bursting with tropical flavor and gooey caramelized fruit—these cupcakes are a fun, bite-sized twist on a classic! 😍 Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a sweet snack.
Ingredients:
1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients on box)
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, cut into small pieces
1 jar maraschino cherries
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup melted butter
Non-stick spray
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin pan.
In each muffin cup, pour ½ tsp melted butter and 1 tsp brown sugar.
Add a cherry in the center and a few pineapple bits around it.
Prepare cake batter as directed on the box. Fill each muffin cup ⅔ full.
Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and invert onto a tray while warm.
💡 Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you're feeling fancy!