Pineapple Orange Cupcakes 2008

16 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup soft brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup drained well crushed pineapple
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • Frosting
  • 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 -4 teaspoons orange juice

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream well the butter and brown sugar, add in the egg, pineapple and vanilla.
  2. 2
    Combine zest with dry ingredients and combine until a light fluffy batter.
  3. 3
    Place into lined muffin cupcake tins and bake until tester comes away with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  4. 4
    Baking at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. 5
    Place on wire rack, then remove five minutes later onto rack, let cool completely.
  6. 6
    Combine frosting ingredients adding just enough orange juice to make a spreadable frosting, to your liking.
  7. 7
    Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.

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