Dole Whip Cupcakes (Printable Version)
Moist pineapple cupcakes with creamy pineapple whipped frosting, inspired by the iconic frozen treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
08 - 1/4 cup pineapple juice from reserved liquid
09 - 1/3 cup whole milk
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Pineapple Whipped Frosting
11 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
12 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1/4 cup pineapple juice
14 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
15 - Yellow food coloring, optional
→ Garnish
16 - Pineapple wedges or maraschino cherries, optional
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure full emulsion.
05 - Stir in the vanilla extract, drained crushed pineapple, and reserved pineapple juice until combined.
06 - Gradually mix in half the dry ingredients, followed by the milk, then the remaining dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
07 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
08 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely in the pan before frosting.
09 - Beat the chilled heavy whipping cream in a clean bowl until soft peaks begin to form.
10 - Add the powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until stiff peaks hold their shape. Tint with yellow food coloring if desired.
11 - Pipe or spread the whipped frosting generously over each completely cooled cupcake.
12 - Top each cupcake with a pineapple wedge or maraschino cherry if desired, and serve immediately.
# Quick Tips:
01 -
- The crushed pineapple keeps every bite absurdly moist without any effort on your part
- The whipped frosting tastes exactly like standing in that theme park line, minus the wait
02 -
- Overmixing after adding the flour is the fastest way to end up with dense, chewy cupcakes instead of light ones
- Whipped cream frosting will not hold up in direct heat, so keep these shaded at outdoor parties
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment for five minutes before whipping the cream for the most stable result
- Sifting the powdered sugar before adding it prevents any gritty spots in your finished frosting