Pineapple Cupcakes

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Delightfully tropical, these pineapple cupcakes combine the sweetness of crushed pineapple and the richness of chocolate chips for a unique treat. Perfect for summer parties or a fun dessert, they offer a refreshing burst of flavor that will appeal to both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 c. pineapple juice
  • 1 tsp. vanilla or pineapple flavoring
  • 1 small pkg. mint chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and set aside.
  2. Mix together the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar; blend in the eggs and beat together for 1 minute.
  3. Add the crushed pineapple and pineapple juice, then mix in the dry ingredients until blended.
  4. Add the vanilla or pineapple flavoring and the chocolate chips.
  5. Fill cupcake cups 3/4 full.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. Frost when cool.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

649 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV
Carbs 87.2g 32% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 31.6g 63% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19785.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 400.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 64.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 25.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 18.8mg 21% DV
Calcium 1582.3mg 100% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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