Introduction
This Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a timeless classic, featuring caramelized pineapple slices and cherries on a buttery, moist cake. Perfect for celebrations or weekend baking, it’s a deliciously nostalgic dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6-8 pineapple rings (canned or fresh)
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for decoration)
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the Topping: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the melted butter into a round 9-inch cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter. Arrange the pineapple rings over the sugar and place a cherry in the center of each ring. Set aside.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the batter over the pineapple topping, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Invert: Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert the cake onto a serving plate. Let it rest for a moment before lifting the pan off.
Time Required
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Baking: 35-40 minutes
- Cooling: 10 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour
Tools Needed
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Toothpick
Extract of Ingredients
Butter, brown sugar, pineapple rings, maraschino cherries, flour, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, baking powder, salt.
Tags Topics
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