Description
Discover the ultimate Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe that combines tropical pineapple flavors with rich caramel, creating a delightful dessert that is visually appealing and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple, drained
- Maraschino cherries, for decoration
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, ideally at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for an aromatic touch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until combined.
- Pour the sugar mixture into a 9-inch cake pan, and arrange drained pineapple slices and cherries on top.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix wet and dry ingredients together until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple and cherries, then bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Choosing fresh pineapple can elevate the flavor; however, canned pineapple works well for convenience.
- Be patient with cooling to help preserve cake structure when inverting.
- Experiment with different fruits like peaches or berries for a unique twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, dessert, tropical cake, caramel cake, baking, classic recipes