Not so weird….
Once again working with the formula of geek getting the popular kid (or this case girlfriends), Weird Science still makes me laugh out loud to this day.
In some ways it was highly educational. It came out in 1985. I was a naive teenager. I had to do a lot of asking around as to find out why anyone would want to put candle wax on their nipples. This is where having the Internet back then would have been helpful and way less embarrassing. So embarrassing but again, educational, as I learned much about the world of S and M. Special.
The movie sparked many a conversation with my guy friends about is it true that “anything bigger than a handful, you’re risking a sprained thumb”. Most of them told me they were willing to risk the sprained thumb. Darn. Since I am still waiting on my 16 year old boobs, that was disappointing to hear.
I learned that bras really only should be worn on the chest, and not on the head. And taking your clothes off while showering is probably a good idea.
Kelly LeBrock probably would not have been cast if that movie was made today…she would have been too “fat”.
Though ultimately the theme of the movie was not about how to trash your parents house while they are gone for the weekend. Or how to make a woman using a computer, a doll, bras, and Life magazine. No, the the real lesson was to stand up for yourself. This lesson was sadly lost on me. As, and this may come as a surprise to you, but I have never had much trouble speaking my own mind. 
In honour of the scene when they try to make another “woman” for the two asshole guys (but forget the doll and end up with a missile in the middle of the house instead of a woman). When going through the house one of the rooms, everyone is upside down. Hence, today’s Not so Upside Down (since the fruit is in the cupcakes and on top) Pineapple Cupcakes.
It’s your basic yellow cake with a little fresh pureed pineapple. Topped with a little brown sugar glaze and fresh pineapple. Simple but good. The way Mr. Hughes made his movies.
Pineapple Not so Upside Down Cupcakes
Pineapple Yellow Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour, stirred before measuring
1 TBSP baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 ¼ cups sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup pineapple puree*
½ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
Cream sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl, beating until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine the milk and the pineapple puree together.
Add half of the flour mixture then half of the milk/pineapple mixture.
Add vanilla. Mix until blended; add remaining flour and milk and beat until smooth.
Fill 2 greased and floured cupcake pans with the batter. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes, or until cupcakes springs back when lightly touched near center.
Remove from pan and let cool on rack.
*To make pineapple puree, take fresh pineapple and blend in blender or food processor. Measure out 1/3 cup.
Source: Adapted from About.com
Top cupcakes with a few piece of fresh pineapple and top with brown sugar glaze.
Brown Sugar Glaze
4 TBSP unsalted butter
½ cup water
1 cup brown sugar
In a saucepan combine all three ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly but you still want it to be boiling, just a low boil. Let boil until it becomes syrupy. Don’t let it over cook. When it starts to look syrupy it’s done, about 3-4 minutes.
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August 12th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
These look absolutely yummy. I will be trying them out on the family tomorrow since I am off. Thanks!!!
August 13th, 2009 at 3:05 am
yup weird science was an absolute fave for em too. this post brought back some interesting and embarrassing memories for me. hahaha! these little pineapple treats look so great. especially since i am looking for innovative ideas for soeren’s 7th!
August 13th, 2009 at 3:26 am
can i just say, i loved weird science? and i was only 9 when it came out–what the heck were my parents thinking when they let me watch it?!
love the cakes. the brown sugar glaze sounds delicious.
August 13th, 2009 at 3:27 am
This sounds like a winner! And that brown sugar glaze looks so tempting, I wish I could just lick it off the screen
August 13th, 2009 at 3:36 am
I don’t know the movie, but I DO know that this will be a killer dessert in my home!!!
August 13th, 2009 at 4:04 am
This looks so good! I love your recipes.
August 13th, 2009 at 4:24 am
Really pretty and I love the square shape. Yum!
August 13th, 2009 at 5:38 am
Oh my, Weird Science – major nostalgia
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake ALSO brings back nostalgia – whoo hoo!!
August 13th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Weird Science is one of those movies that grows on you — the first time I saw it, I thought “eh”, but the second time it cracked me up.
August 13th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Not weird in the least – love the texture of that brown sugar glaze!
August 13th, 2009 at 6:18 am
Wow yummy! I love that movie!
August 13th, 2009 at 6:19 am
They look fantastic! I love your sense of humor ;-P…
Cheers,
Rosa
August 13th, 2009 at 6:51 am
omg they are so cute! i want a square cupcake tin, badly…
August 13th, 2009 at 7:08 am
this si a very exciting cake, sounds juicy to me! light that u had at in pineapple!
August 13th, 2009 at 8:15 am
Another one of my favs. I think it’s because Anthony Michael Hall played such a good geek!
August 13th, 2009 at 9:20 am
These look fabulous!
August 13th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Mmmm that brown sugar glaze looks amazing. Once again you made a stellar dessert. Although every time I think of Kelly Lebrock I can’t help but say “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful…” Hahaha:)
August 13th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Dang that’s an awesome photo. Wow.
August 13th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Great photo’s! I love this recipe.
cheers!
August 13th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
Your blog always makes my mouth water! Thanks!
August 14th, 2009 at 7:40 am
I love pineapple upside down cake and I’m sure I would love these cupcakes too!
August 14th, 2009 at 9:55 am
So true about the “fat” Kelly LeBrock comment…whenever one of those 80s movies comes on and the lead actress is scantily clad, it’s almost jarring to see compared to the willowy leading ladies we are subjected to now. Hello, Melanie Griffith in Working Girl?
On the plus side, they could probably eat more cake! Hooray!
August 14th, 2009 at 11:37 am
This just oozes deliciousness! YUM!
August 14th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Pineapple upside-down cake always ends up looking so messy, so I’m loving your take on it. Much prettier, and undoubtedly just as tasty, if not more so.
August 14th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
I just found out I am allergic to pineapple, so sad! I love it. Wish I could eat one of these!
August 14th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
man do I love pineapple! and there is a brown sugar glaze on this. wow, I’m always amazed by your creations.
August 15th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
I’d have to make extra of that brown sugar topping
and then I’d need a spoon please.
August 15th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Yum, these look fabulous, my hubby loves pineapple in desserts and would love them!