Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Pineapple Upside Down Cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This classic dessert features a moist, buttery cake topped with caramelized pineapple slices and cherries. Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this delicious treat!
Ingredients
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For the topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 7–8 pineapple rings (canned or fresh)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from can or fresh)
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour melted butter into a 9-inch round cake pan and swirl to coat the bottom. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter. Arrange pineapple rings over the sugar and place a cherry in the center of each ring if desired.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Mix in half of the dry ingredients, then add pineapple juice and milk. Stir in the remaining dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple layer and smooth the top. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve: Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut to the batter or sprinkle over the pineapples before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
