WW Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes

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Ingredients:

For the Topping:

• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or a sugar substitute suitable for baking)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.

Step 2: Prepare the Topping

1. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar.
2. Divide the mixture evenly among the cupcake liners.
3. Place a pineapple slice in each cupcake liner, on top of the butter and sugar mixture.

Step 3: Make the Cupcake Batter

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the applesauce. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 4: Assemble the Cupcakes

1. Spoon the batter over the pineapple slices in the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 5: Bake the Cupcakes

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
2. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Serve

• Once cooled, invert the cupcakes onto a serving platter, allowing the pineapple to be on top.

Enjoy your delicious WW Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes!