Description
Pineapple upside-down cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tropical sweetness of caramelized pineapple with a soft, buttery cake. Perfect for any occasion, each slice is a treat for the senses, showcasing juicy pineapple rings topped with vibrant maraschino cherries. This nostalgic dessert evokes warm memories and will surely become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings, well-drained
- 10 maraschino cherries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan with butter and sprinkle brown sugar evenly across the bottom.
- Arrange the pineapple rings over the brown sugar layer and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
- In a bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter over arranged pineapples gently and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg