Pineapple Marzipan Cupcakes

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 package (7 ounces) marzipan, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with paper or foil liners.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter, marzipan and sugars until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into butter mixture. Fold in crushed pineapple.
  3. Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over very low heat; stir until smooth. Cool slightly until mixture thickens to a spreading consistency. Spread over cupcakes. Top with pineapple.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

780 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.2g 12% DV
Total Fat 34.8g 45% DV
Carbs 101g 37% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 39.5g 79% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2738.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 464mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 141.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 11mg 12% DV
Calcium 1576.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

* % 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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