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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Pinklady
Pineapple upside-down cake is a timeless dessert that has delighted taste buds for generations. With its caramelized pineapple topping and moist, buttery cake, this dessert is as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • For the Topping:1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
  • Maraschino cherries (optional)

For the Cake:

  • 1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pineapple juice (reserved from the can)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves and the mixture is bubbly.
  • Pour this mixture into the bottom of the 9-inch cake pan.
  • Arrange the pineapple slices in a single layer over the brown sugar mixture. Place maraschino cherries in the center of each pineapple slice, if desired.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars (both granulated and brown) together until creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and pineapple juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter over the pineapple layer in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
  • Place a serving plate upside-down on top of the cake pan and carefully invert the cake onto the plate.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes before removing the pan to allow the topping to settle.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

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