pineapple cupcakes with cherry frosting

How To Make pineapple cupcakes with cherry frosting

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350. Grease cupcake pans or set out cupcake papers.
• Step 2
  Mix cake batter according to box directions, substituting the pineapple juice for the water. Stir until smooth.
• Step 3
  Fill cups 1/2 full. I like to use a smaller ice cream scoop for consistency. Using a teaspoon or smaller measuring spoon, center a scoop of pineapple on top of the batter. Pineapples will sink to the center while baking.
• Step 4
  Bake for approx. 18 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
• Step 5
  To make frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese. Slowly add powdered sugar until you get the desired consistency.
• Step 6
  A little at a time, mix in juice from maraschino cherries until bright pink color and a good cherry flavor are achieved. You will probably have to add more powdered sugar to maintain desired consistency.
• Step 7
  After cupcakes are cooled, frost or pipe frosting onto cupcakes. Cut the cherries in half and place on top for an accent.
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