Description
A delicious fusion of pineapple upside-down cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix brown sugar and melted butter, then spread evenly in a greased 9-inch cake pan.
- Arrange pineapple chunks and cherries over the sugar mixture.
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour batter over the pineapple layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Let the cake cool slightly before inverting to prevent breaking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake, dessert, easy recipe