Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
A nostalgic dessert featuring caramelized pineapple and cherries on a fluffy cake base, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure your cake bakes evenly.
- Melt the butter in a 9-inch round cake pan, allowing it to bubble and infuse the pan with a rich flavor.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter, creating a sweet, sticky base that will caramelize beautifully.
- Arrange the pineapple slices over the brown sugar, placing a cherry in the center of each slice.
- Mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple and cherries in the pan, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate to reveal the topping.
Notes
This cake pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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