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Pineapple Upside Down Cake


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4.6 from 103 reviews

  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert featuring caramelized pineapples and cherries on a buttery, moist cake base, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple in syrup
  • Maraschino cherries
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a round cake pan over low heat, then sprinkle brown sugar over the bottom.
  3. Arrange the sliced pineapple over the brown sugar mixture and place a Maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the granulated sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter over the arranged pineapples and cherries, then bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool for about 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Best with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg