Description
A classic dessert with caramelized pineapple and cherries on a fluffy cake base.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 pineapple slices, canned or fresh
- 6 maraschino cherries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour melted butter into a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter.
- Arrange pineapple slices on top. Place a cherry in the center of each slice.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter over pineapples in the pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for a tangier flavor.
- Let cake cool slightly before inverting to prevent sticking.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pineapple upside down cake, easy dessert, fruit cake