Caramelized Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
A delightful dessert featuring caramelized pineapple and cherries, perfect for special occasions or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a round cake pan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Once melted, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
- Arrange the pineapple slices on top and place a Maraschino cherry in the center of each slice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Pour the batter over the arranged pineapple and cherries.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Notes
You can replace the butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option. Fresh pineapple works beautifully if preferred. Feel free to add nuts like pecans for extra crunch.