Pineapple Cream Cupcakes

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• Pineapple Cake:
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1/3 C. melted butter, cooled
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 C. crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 1/2 C. butter, softened
• 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3-4 C. powdered sugar
• Maraschino Cherries for decoration

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners.
2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl and set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine butter, eggs, pineapple and vanilla extract.
4. Stir in cake mix until smooth.
5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17-22 minute or until and inserted knife comes out clean.
6. Let cool.
7. Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes until smooth. Add vanilla extract and slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, add milk or cream.
8. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with a cherrie and sprinkles to dress them up.