Description
Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a tropical delight that combines sweet caramelized pineapples with a fluffy cake base, making it an unforgettable dessert for any gathering.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Granulated Sugar
- Unsalted Butter
- Eggs
- Fresh Pineapple or Canned Slices
- Maraschino Cherries
- Brown Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on top of the brown sugar mixture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter over the arranged fruit and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
Notes
- For deeper caramel flavor, try using dark brown sugar.
- Experiment with adding shredded coconut for extra tropical flair.
- Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for the best fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg