Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: typically eggs, oil, and water)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained (reserve juice)
- 12 fresh cherries or strawberries, stems removed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth; spoon into muffin cups to create an even layer.
- Place one pineapple slice in each cup and add a cherry in the center of each slice for color and flavor.
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package directions, substituting reserved juice for water if desired; gently stir in vanilla if using.
- Pour batter over each prepared cup until filled two-thirds full and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg