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    Home » Easy Recipes » Desserts & Treats

    Easy Pineapple Cupcakes with Cherries!

    Published: Jul 10, 2023 · Modified: Jul 10, 2023 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This three-ingredient pineapple cupcakerecipe with cherries goes back to this blog's roots. Many of the food recipes I wrote about were easy, quick, and tasted good!

    Three ingredient pineapple cupcakes with cherries

    This two-ingredient cupcake is perfect when you want a light flavored and light calories dessert or treat! Everyone loves upside-down pineapple cherry cake This is a much simpler version that is just as delicious but easier to make. The cherries are a fun topping - plus a little cherry juice from the container!

    This 2 ingredient pumpkin muffin recipe is the most popular muffin recipe on this blog! Try it and you'll see why. If you are looking for another great-looking cupcake, you will love these black-on-the-bottom cupcakes. Think brownies meets cheesecake with chocolate chips in cupcake form!

    Table of contents

    • Why these easy pineapple cupcakes are great!
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Instructions
    • Storage
    • FAQs

    Why these easy pineapple cupcakes are great!

    • They taste good. Don't make something just because it's easy! Make it because it tastes good and the bonus is it's easy.
    • This pineapple dessert is a lovely fresh-tasting change from heavier desserts.
    • Did I tell you it's only 2 ingredients? Then you can top the cupcakes with a maraschino cherry. I also like adding a little bit of the cherry syrup from the container on top of the cupcakes.
    • Both the cake mix and the cherries are pantry items. Keep them on hand if you need a quick treat or snack.

    Ingredients

    1 box angel food cake

    1  20 oz can of CRUSHED Pineapple

    Maraschino cherries (optional)

    Variations

    If you want to make this but only have a yellow cake mix at home, go ahead and use it. It will still be an easy and delicious treat. It just won't have the same texture as the angel food cake.

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 F.

    Step 1
    Mix a box of Angel food cake with a 20 oz can of pineapple in a larger bowl.

    Three ingredient pineapple cupcakes with cherries

    Step 2
    Grab your most favorite mixing spoon (I still have mine!) and hand mix.

    Mixing Tip

    This batter is foamy when mixed. That's what it is supposed to be like. Do not overmix.

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    Three ingredient pineapple cupcakes with cherries

    Step 3
    Line muffin tins with paper liners. Fill the cupcake wells ¾ full.  Use an ice cream scoop so it's easier to keep the pan clean.  Plus, it helps you be more consistent in the amount of dough you use for each portion.  

    Three ingredient pineapple cupcakes with cherries

    A reminder - when the cake mix and the pineapple get mixed, the resulting batter is a little bubbly.

    Three ingredient pineapple cupcakes with cherries

    This recipe makes 24!

    Step 4
    Bake at 350F for 18 minutes. Poke with a toothpick to test if done.

    Step 5 (optional)
    I like serving these with Maraschino cherries on top. Poke each cupcake three times with a straw.

    Three ingredient pineapple cupcakes with cherries

    Put about a teaspoon (or more) of the cherry juice that comes in the maraschino cherries on top of each cupcake.   The holes you made with the straw let the cherry juice get into the cupcake.

    Three ingredient pineapple cupcakes with cherries

    Then of course, you need to put a cherry on top!

    Three ingredient pineapple cupcakes with cherries

    These cupcakes are very moist and have the best flavor! Especially with the cherries. Kids think this is pretty fancy!

    Storage

    Prior to putting cherries and syrup on, these cupcakes can be stored wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    May also be frozen. Do not put the cherries and syrup on prior to freezing. Wrap individually for up to 1 month.

    FAQs

    Can I make this as a pineapple angel food cake instead of cupcakes?

    Yes! Use the baking instructions on the back of the cake mix as a guide for the temperature and baking time.

    Can I use pineapple pieces instead of crushed pineapple?

    You will need to put the pieces into a blender and pulse the blender until you get the consistency of the crushed pineapple. The angel food cake is a light batter and fruit pieces will sink.

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    5 from 3 votes

    Three Ingredient Pineapple Cupcakes with Cherries!

    This is a fun and easy variation of an upside down cherry cake in cupcake form. It looks so pretty and is a lower calorie dessert using angel foodcake cake mix.
    Prep Time7 minutes mins
    Cook Time18 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: baked goods
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 80Kcal
    Author: Susan Moncrieff

    Ingredients

    • 1 box angel food cake
    • 1 can pineapple 20 oz crushed pineapple
    • 1 jar marachino cherries optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners (makes 24 cupcakes)
    • Mix cake mix with can of pineapple. Use all the juice and crushed pineapple in the can. Batter will be bubbly (frothy)
    • Do NOT add any other ingredients (like those listed on the box).
    • Fill each cupcake liner about ¾ full. Makes 24 cupcakes
    • Bake for 18 minutes or until toothpick comes out dry.
    • Optional Steps - After the cupcakes have cooled slightly, poke three holes in each cupcake with a straw.
    • Drizzle about a teaspoon of the maraschino cherry juice into each hole.
    • Add a cherry on top : ).

    Notes

    Try these popular 2 ingredient pumpkin muffins!

    Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 80Kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.004mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.1mg

    Hope you enjoy!

    *Originally published Feb. 15, 2015.

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    1. Ann Crawford

      February 01, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds wonderful,can't wait get to store and get a mix am going to call my sister and give her recipe also!

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    2. Pineapple Concentrate

      April 11, 2016 at 3:42 am

      It looks so sophisticated and yummy that I can't wait to arrive home and cook it!!!!

      Reply

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