Description
Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, where caramelized sugar meets juicy pineapple for an irresistible treat. Perfect for family gatherings and special occasions, this cake is a delightful blend of buttery goodness and tropical sweetness. Its vibrant colors and flavors will make it the star of your dessert table, leaving everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) canned pineapple slices in juice
- 10 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan with butter.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and brown sugar until bubbly. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Arrange pineapple slices over the sugar mixture and place a cherry in the center of each slice.
- In a bowl, beat together granulated sugar, softened butter, and eggs until fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together. Gradually add to the wet mixture with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly over the pineapple layer and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg