Description
A nostalgic and delightful Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple, drained
- Maraschino cherries (1 for each pineapple slice)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (or your choice of non-dairy milk)
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, then pour it into the cake pan.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
- Arrange the pineapple slices over the sugar and place a Maraschino cherry in the center of each slice.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until blended.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple layer in the pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute butter with coconut oil. Use fresh pineapple for a more vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Pineapple Cake, Upside Down Cake, Family Dessert, Classic Cake, Baking