Description
This Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake brings back the charm of vintage desserts with its caramelized fruit topping and buttery, moist crumb. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, it’s easy to prepare and stunning to serve.
Ingredients
7 pineapple rings (canned or fresh)
7 maraschino cherries
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for the topping)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
3. Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the sugar mixture. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in the vanilla extract.
7. Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
8. Carefully pour the batter over the arranged pineapple layer in the pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then invert the cake onto a serving plate.
11. Let cool slightly or serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
Don’t skip cooling the cake for at least 10 minutes before flipping—it helps keep the topping intact.
Fresh pineapple slices are a great substitute if you want a more natural sweetness.
For a flavor twist, add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the brown sugar layer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg