PINEAPPLE ORANGE CUPCAKES 2008

Pineapple Orange Cupcakes 2008 image

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