Step 1

Prepare the pineapple topping first. Stir together brown sugar and melted butter.

Step 2

Distribute mixture evenly among 12 muffin cups sprayed with non stick spray.

Step 3

Pat pineapple tidbits dry.

Step 4

Sprinkle pineapple tidbits evenly on top of brown sugar mixture in muffin cups. Set aside.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, beat flour, sugar, baking powder, reserved pineapple juice, butter, and egg until smooth.

Step 6

Evenly distribute batter over pineapple tidbits in muffin tin.

Step 7

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Step 8

Cool cupcakes.

Step 9

Loosen edges of cupcakes with a knife.

Step 10

Place a wire rack over muffin tin and flip over to invert cupcakes onto the wire rack.

Step 11

Garnish each cupcake with a cherry before serving.