Introduction:
This delicious pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that never fails to impress. The combination of sweet pineapple slices, caramelized brown sugar, and moist vanilla cake is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds.
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes | Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted 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 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat, then stir in the brown sugar until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
- Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar mixture and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each slice.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 380 || Carbohydrates: 58g || Protein: 4g || Fat: 15g || Saturated Fat: 7g || Cholesterol: 65mg || Sodium: 320mg || Fiber: 1g || Sugar: 41g