Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- White sugar: 1 3/4 cups (350g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Vegetable oil: 1 cup (240ml)
- Large eggs: 3
- Crushed pineapple, undrained: 1 cup (240g)
- Chopped pecans: 1 cup (100g)
- Cream cheese: 1 package (8 ounces, 227g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups (250g)
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
- 20-25 minutes at 350°F (175°C)
Difficulty Level:
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, and crushed pineapple.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the pecans.
- Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and gradually beat in the powdered sugar.
- Frost the cupcakes and enjoy!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories per cupcake: 450
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy cupcakes
- Sweet and tangy pineapple filling
- Creamy and flavorful cream cheese frosting
- Perfectly balanced flavors of pineapple, cinnamon, and nutmeg
User Comments:
- "These cupcakes are absolutely delicious! The pineapple filling is especially refreshing."
- "The frosting is smooth and creamy, and it complements the cupcake perfectly."
- "These Hummingbird Cupcakes are a great way to impress your guests."
- "I love the tropical flavors of these cupcakes. They're perfect for summer!"
- "These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they turn out so well."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
- If you don't have crushed pineapple on hand, you can use canned pineapple chunks and drain them well.
- You can add a dollop of whipped cream or a maraschino cherry on top of each cupcake for extra decoration.
