Pineapple Upside Down Cake
A nostalgic and delightful Pineapple Upside Down Cake featuring caramelized pineapple and a buttery, moist cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter and pour it into a 9×13 inch pan.
- Arrange the pineapple slices over the brown sugar, and nestle a Maraschino cherry in the center of each slice.
- Mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly over the arranged pineapple and cherries.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown. Ensure your eggs and milk are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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