Ingredients
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cooking spray
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½ cup butter, melted
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1 ½ cups brown sugar
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24 maraschino cherries
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1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
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1 (15.25 ounce) package pineapple cake mix (such as Duncan Hines Pineapple Supreme)
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1 ⅓ cups pineapple juice
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⅓ cup vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed
Directions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Move an oven rack to the middle of the oven. Spray 24 muffin cups with cooking spray.
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Spoon 1 teaspoon melted butter into the bottom of each sprayed muffin cup.
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Spoon 1 tablespoon brown sugar into each muffin cup. Press a maraschino cherry into the center of the brown sugar in each muffin cup.
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Spoon a heaping tablespoon of crushed pineapple on top and compact it with the back of a spoon into an even layer.
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Mix pineapple cake mix, pineapple juice, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; mix for 2 minutes.
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Pour batter into the muffin cups, filling them to the top; do not overfill.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Line a work surface with waxed paper. Allow cupcakes to cool at least 5 minutes before inverting muffin cups onto the waxed paper; serve with pineapple and cherry sides up.
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Sprinkle cupcakes lightly with confectioners' sugar before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 207 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 33g | Carbs |
| 2g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 207 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 172mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 25g | |
| Protein 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium 58mg | 4% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 98mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
