Introduction:
This Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. With its caramelized pineapple topping and moist cake, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The preparation time is 20 minutes, cooking time is 45 minutes, and the total time is 1 hour and 5 minutes. This recipe serves 8 people.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
- Arrange pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar, and place cherries in the center of each pineapple slice.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and remaining butter until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- Pour batter over the pineapple slices in the baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 380 || Fat: 14g || Carbohydrates: 60g || Protein: 4g || Fiber: 2g