Description
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a delightful dessert that brings a tropical twist to any gathering, featuring sweet, caramelized pineapple and fluffy cake.
Ingredients
- Pineapple slices: 1 can (about 20 oz), drained
- Maraschino cherries: 10-12 cherries
- Brown sugar: 1 cup
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
- Cake flour: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder: 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar, then pour into the bottom of the greased cake pan.
- Arrange the drained pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar mixture and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each slice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the arranged pineapple and cherries in the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure to drain the pineapple well to avoid a soggy cake.
- Overmixing can lead to a dense cake; stir until just combined.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before inverting.
- Use a 9-inch round cake pan for best results.
- Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, dessert, baking, tropical cake