1) For the Cupcakes:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Line cupcake tin with 18 cupcake liners and set aside.In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt.Beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy.

2) Add the vanilla and eggs one at a time until well combined.

3) Add the flour mixture alternating with the milk.

4) Mix until just combined.

5) Add 1 teaspoon of batter to the bottom of each cupcake liner.

6) Add a cherry.Top with 1 tablespoon of batter.NOTE: This batter is thick. In order to spread the batter easily dip finger tips in water. Then spread.

7) Add 4 pieces of pineapple. (that will be originally 2 chunks cut in half)Top with another tablespoon of batter.NOTE: You'll need to use the same spreading method you did for the first layer.

8) Bake 20 - 23 minutes.Cool on wire rack in cupcake pans.Frost with pineapple cream cheese frosting when completely cooled.Top with a pineapple wedge (optional).For the Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting:Cream together the cream cheese and butter until fluffy.

9) Add the vanilla and pineapple and mix until well combined.

10) Add the confectioners sugar 1 cup at a time. Store frosted goods in the refrigerator.