Hawaiian Pineapple Cake Muffins 🍍🧁
These tropical-inspired muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with sweet pineapple flavor! Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these little treats bring a taste of the islands to every bite. 🌺✨
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease lightly.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the crushed pineapple (with juice) and sour cream until well combined.
Combine and Fold:
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. If using shredded coconut, fold it in at this stage.
Bake:
Divide the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
Let the muffins cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for a delightful tropical treat! 🍍🌴
🍽️ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Soft, sweet, and full of pineapple flavor—your taste buds will love this island-inspired treat! 🌺💛