Description
A classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake filled with sweet caramelized pineapple and cherries, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple, drained
- Maraschino cherries (enough for one in the center of each pineapple ring)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with a little bit of butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until it’s fully dissolved.
- Pour the melted mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the sugar mixture, placing a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
- Cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until smooth.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture with alternating milk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple layer in the pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Store-bought ingredients can be used for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pineapple upside down cake, dessert, family recipes, baking, comfort food