Pineapple Right Side Up Cupcakes

Okay, I made these yesterday and they came out pretty good, but I have to think about how to make these better. I used a pineapple cake mix. Generally, on the side there is a recipe for pineapple upside down cake. So, to make these cupcakes, I took the butter and brown sugar mixture on that recipe, but melted them together on the stove in a pan. Make the cake mix as directed. I use the leftover pineapple juice from the canned pineapple instead of water. In a large can of pineapple, I got a cup of juice. It gives the cake more pineapple flavor.

I filled the cupcake liners too full of the cake batter so that when they baked the sauce on top went everywhere! I am thinking that the next time I make it, I am going to put the butter/brown sugar sauce in the middle of the cupcakes instead of on top. Also, I have to mention that if you put the sauce on top, you need to take these out of the pan, as quickly as possible but definitely before they totally cool or they will stick in the pan.

Doug says they are really good and I have to tell you they smelled amazing when cooking! So, try them and see! If you are having an issue, feel free to leave a comment or email me.