The Upside-Down Pineapple Cake is a timeless dessert that has graced tables for decades, with its warm caramelized pineapple topping and fluffy sponge cake base. Its iconic pattern of caramelized pineapple rings and cherries is instantly recognizable and incredibly delicious. This easy recipe brings the classic flavor of this beloved dessert right into your home.
Classic Upside-Down Pineapple Cake
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Spatula
- Toothpick
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple
- 10 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9-inch round cake pan, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the sugar mixture, and place a cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
- In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the pineapple juice.
- Pour the cake batter evenly over the pineapple slices in the cake pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
- The cake should be inverted while it’s still warm to prevent the caramel from sticking to the pan.
- You can use fresh pineapple slices and cherry halves if you prefer.
There is something truly comforting about a homemade Upside-Down Pineapple Cake, with its moist cake and caramelized fruity topping. The balance of sweet and tangy flavors makes this cake a satisfying conclusion to any meal. Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with this classic dessert.
Recipe Difficulty: Easy
Complete Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 500
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 78g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 55g
- Protein: 4g
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