Introduction:
This delicious Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a classic dessert that never fails to impress. The combination of sweet caramelized pineapple slices, moist yellow cake, and a hint of maraschino cherries makes for a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe serves 8 people and takes about 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to bake.
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple, drained
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a 9×9-inch baking pan in the oven.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter.
- Arrange pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each slice.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Pour batter over the pineapple slices in the baking pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 350 || Carbohydrates: 55g || Fat: 13g || Protein: 3g || Sugar: 40g || Fiber: 1g