Description
Indulge in this moist and flavorful upside down pineapple cake, featuring caramelized pineapples and a buttery cake. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (about 20 oz) canned pineapple rings in juice
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar with melted butter until smooth. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Arrange pineapple rings over the brown sugar mixture and place cherries in the center of each ring.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together softened butter, eggs, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter over the arranged pineapples and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using fresh pineapple instead of canned.
- You can experiment by substituting pineapple with peaches or nectarines for a twist on this classic recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg