3-Ingredient Pineapple Cupcakes (Doctored Cake Mix)

If you love a light pineapple cupcake but you’re in a hurry to make it, have I got a treat for you! This simple recipe has only three ingredients and comes together in literally minutes! 

3-Ingredient Cupcakes? Yes, please! 

This is another one of my Short and Sweet Recipes, which means I’m not going to bore you with a lot of text. Instead, we’re going to jump right in! I love the idea of simple recipes and I’m sure you do, too. And trust me, there’s none easier than this one! Just three ingredients and you’ll have delicious fluffy pineapple cupcakes. 

Pineapple Cupcake Ingredients

• 1 box white cake mix (any brand)
• 1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple (with juice)
• 1 egg

That’s it! Just three simple ingredients! If you want to frost these, I highly recommend my Marshmallow Fluff Frosting for these. More on that in a bit.

How to Make Pineapple Cupcakes

You’re not going to be believe how easy these are. You won’t even need a mixer. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place 18 cupcake liners in tins and set aside. 

Place cake mix, whole egg, and a cup and a half of the crushed pineapple (with juices) in a large bowl. 

Mix together using a whisk or spoon. 

Use an ice cream scoop to fill liners to the 2/3 mark. 

Bake for 16 – 17 minutes or until set. 

That’s it! 

If you’re frosting the cupcake with my Marshmallow Fluff frosting, pipe a ring around the edges and fill the center with leftover (strained) pineapple. 

Serve and enjoy! 

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should stay good for 3 – 4 days. 

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That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe. 

If you make this recipe and love it, don’t forget to leave a review and a comment below. And while you’re at it, go ahead and pin some photos to your Pinterest boards!

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About the Author

Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 165 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.