PINEAPPLE MARZIPAN CUPCAKES

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The marzipan is subtle in these cupcakes, but oh so good. I've also made this recipe in a loaf pan. -Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (7 ounces) marzipan, crumbled
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
TOPPING:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Pineapple tidbits, patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. , In a large bowl, beat butter, marzipan and sugars until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into butter mixture. Fold in crushed pineapple. Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over very low heat; stir until smooth. Cool slightly until mixture thickens to a spreading consistency. Spread over cupcakes. Top with pineapple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Desmonay Fredericks
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved the pineapple and marzipan flavors, and the cupcakes were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Victor Odotiza
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These cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The pineapple and marzipan flavors were amazing together, and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pineapple a


Fakher Awan
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I love pineapple and marzipan, so I was excited to try this recipe. The cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great. The pineapple flavor was bright and tangy, and the marzipan added a lovely sweetness and nuttiness. The frosting was also very go


Chondon PB
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These cupcakes were a breeze to make and turned out beautifully. The pineapple and marzipan flavors were a delightful combination, and the cupcakes were perfectly moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Leme Dia
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I was a bit skeptical about the pineapple and marzipan combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and airy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ghost M80x
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great. The pineapple and marzipan flavors were a delightful combination, and the cupcakes were perfectly moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Sabur Akbary
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I loved the pineapple and marzipan flavors in these cupcakes. The cupcakes were also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Chet Narayan Mahto
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These cupcakes were delicious! The pineapple and marzipan flavors were a perfect combination, and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


Saimun Islam
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved the pineapple and marzipan flavors, and the cupcakes were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Saraswati Maharjan
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These cupcakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The pineapple and marzipan flavors were amazing together, and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pineapple a


Khalid Farooqui
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I love pineapple and marzipan, so I was excited to try this recipe. The cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great. The pineapple flavor was bright and tangy, and the marzipan added a lovely sweetness and nuttiness. The frosting was also very go


chy Faruk
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These cupcakes were a breeze to make and turned out beautifully. The pineapple and marzipan flavors were a delightful combination, and the cupcakes were perfectly moist. I will definitely be making these again.


Wasim Saeed
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I was a little skeptical about the pineapple and marzipan combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cupcakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and airy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


MD HUMAUN KABIR BIJOY
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These cupcakes were absolutely delicious! The pineapple and marzipan flavors were a perfect combination, and the cupcakes were so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Dennis Nyabicha
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I'm not usually a fan of marzipan, but I loved it in these cupcakes. It added a subtle sweetness and nuttiness that really balanced out the pineapple. The cupcakes were also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Safyan Malik
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! The pineapple and marzipan flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the cupcakes were moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.