Pineapple Cupcakes
Posted by Catherine Ford on 5th Apr 2021
Ingredients for Cupcakes:
- 2 1/2 cups Flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 1 3/4 cups of Sugar
- 1 cup Squizito Butter Olive Oil
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1 1/2 cups canned crushed pineapple (slightly drained)
Instructions for Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until slightly thickened and a light cream color (about 2 minutes).
- On low speed, mix in the olive oil and vanilla until blended.
- Add pineapple and sour cream, then mix until fully incorporated.
- Add flour mixture and blend until just combined and smooth.
- Line cupcake pan with liners and fill about 2/3 full.
- Bake for about 22 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Ingredients for Pineapple-Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 stick of softened butter
- 8oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. of Squizito Pineapple Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. of Squizito Coconut Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tbsps. of heavy whipping cream
- 2 lbs. powdered confectioners sugar
Instructions for Frosting:
- Beat butter until smooth.
- Add cream cheese and blend until well combined.
- Add both vinegars and whipping cream.
- Add powdered sugar until desired consistency. (I used 2 lbs. to pipe)