Upside Down Pineapple Muffins

Transform your dessert table with these delightful Upside Down Pineapple Muffins—a bite-sized twist on a tropical classic! Featuring a luscious layer of caramelized brown sugar and pineapple chunks, these golden muffins flip the script with their moist, tender crumb and buttery sweetness. Perfectly portioned and ready in just 40 minutes, they combine the nostalgic charm of upside-down cake with the portability of a muffin. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or a midday treat, serve them warm for the ultimate indulgence or at room temperature for a sweet surprise. These pineapple-topped beauties are sure to be the star of any gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted, for topping)
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 6 rings Pineapple slices (canned, drained, and cut into small pieces)
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (room temperature, for batter)
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Whole milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter (for topping) and brown sugar until combined. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup and spread evenly.

Step 3

Place small pieces of pineapple slices over the brown sugar mixture in each muffin cup. Set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well incorporated.

Step 7

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.

Step 8

Spoon the batter evenly over the pineapple topping in the muffin cups, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then carefully run a knife around the edges of each muffin to loosen them.

Step 11

Place a baking sheet or a large plate over the muffin tin, and quickly invert to release the muffins. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Step 12

Enjoy your Upside Down Pineapple Muffins warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	690.6 grams (690.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2354

Total Fat 157.90g	202%
Saturated Fat 96.10g	481%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g
Cholesterol 624mg	208%
Sodium 1456mg	63%
Total Carbohydrate 211.10g	77%
Dietary Fiber 5.30g	19%
Total Sugars 90.70g
Protein 28.00g	56%

Vitamin D 182IU	912%
Calcium 308mg	24%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 671mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.8%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 35.5%