PINEAPPLE ORANGE CUPCAKES 2008

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You can use pineapple or applesauce in these cupcakes and frost with the frosting recipe included or a nice cream cheese frosting with a bit of orange zest added.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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)
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
2 -4 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 235.1, Carbohydrate 47.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 38.9, Protein 1.8

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