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A platter with three cupcakes on it.

Spiced Pineapple Cupcakes

Pineapple cupcakes are infused with candied pineapple and a blend of spices giving each bite a sweet and lightly spiced flavor.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cupcakes
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 box 13.25 oz yellow or white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice optional
  • 8 oz. candied pineapple chopped

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3 Tablespoons pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice. Whisk until mostly smooth.
  • Fold in the candied pineapple.
  • Fill the muffin cups 3/4 of the way full (I like to use a 4 Tablespoon cookie scoop to do this).
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
  • To make the frosting beat the butter in a large bowl. Add in the pineapple juice and vanilla and blend until smooth.
  • Add the powdered sugar, a half cup at a time, beating after each addition, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes. Top with a candied pineapple or cherry if desired.

Notes

A Hezzi-D Original Recipe