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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Bites

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Bites

Mini pineapple upside-down cakes baked in a muffin tin with caramelized brown sugar, juicy pineapple, and cherry centers. Bite-size, buttery, and perfect for parties.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 0.67 cup light brown sugar, packed for topping
  • 0.5 cup maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits, well drained and chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt
  • 0.25 cup pineapple juice
  • 0.33 cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp beaten egg about 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for batter)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  • Stir the melted topping butter with the brown sugar until sandy. Spoon a heaping 1 teaspoon into each cup.
  • Place a cherry half in each cup. Add a small spoonful of pineapple tidbits over the sugar.
  • Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk pineapple juice, milk, vanilla, melted batter butter, and the beaten egg until smooth.
  • Fold wet ingredients into dry just until combined; do not overmix.
  • Divide batter among cups, about 1 tablespoon per well, covering the fruit.
  • Bake 13–16 minutes until tops spring back and edges look caramelized.
  • Cool 3–4 minutes. Run a thin knife around edges, then invert the pan onto parchment and lift off.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. Wipe the pan and repeat if baking in batches.

Notes

Variation: Add a pinch of cinnamon to the brown sugar topping, or brush the warm bites with a quick rum glaze. For extra pineapple flavor, swap more milk for pineapple juice in the batter.
Storage: Keep covered at room temperature up to 1 day, or refrigerate up to 3 days. Warm briefly before serving.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Bites flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.