Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with cupcake liners.
2. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
3. Add Pineapple & Cherry: Cut pineapple slices into quarters. Place 2-3 pieces of pineapple in each muffin cup over the brown sugar mixture. Add one maraschino cherry in the center.
4. Make Cake Batter: Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the box instructions.
5. Fill Cups: Pour the cake batter evenly into each muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
6. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool & Flip: Let cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert onto a baking sheet or large tray.
8. Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm or at room temperature.