Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple rings and maraschino cherries are arranged in the bottom of a buttered, brown-sugar-coated pan before the batter goes in, so the fruit caramelizes as the cake bakes and becomes the top when it's flipped. The result is a moist, buttery cake with a glossy, caramelized fruit layer. It comes together in about an hour.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar light or dark
- 1 can pineapple slices drained, 8 ounces
- 8-10 handful maraschino cherries optional
- 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- ½ cup pineapple juice reserved from can
- ½ cup whole milk room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.
- Pour the melted butter into the prepared pan, then sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar. Arrange the pineapple slices and cherries in a decorative pattern atop the brown sugar layer.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar on high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the combined pineapple juice and milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple layer, smoothing it with a spatula.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate. Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Tips: For a more robust flavor, try adding a teaspoon of dark rum to the mix. Substitute coconut milk for a tropical twist. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 625IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 2mg
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