Pineapple Orange Cupcakes 2008

andypandy's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 cupcakes

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