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Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe that features a moist vanilla cake topped with caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries.


Ingredients

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Topping:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 78 canned pineapple rings (drained)
  • Maraschino cherries (optional)

Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch round cake pan in the oven.
  2. Prepare topping: Sprinkle brown sugar over melted butter. Arrange pineapple rings on top and place cherries in the center of each ring.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Mix in dry ingredients and milk-pineapple juice mixture alternately.
  6. Bake: Pour batter over pineapples and bake for 40–45 minutes.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan, then invert onto a plate. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.
  • Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a classic touch.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg