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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

A delightful combination of sweet pineapple and rich buttery cake, this retro classic is perfect for any occasion and will transport you back to sunny picnics and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup butter Unsalted butter recommended.
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained Keep the juice for the cake.
  • Maraschino cherries Add a pop of color.
For the Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened butter For cake batter.
  • 1 cup pineapple juice From the can of pineapple or fresh.
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until combined and bubbly. Pour the mixture into the bottom of your prepared cake pan.
  3. Arrange the pineapple slices on top, placing a cherry in the center of each slice.
Mixing the Batter
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the eggs, pineapple juice, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until you have a smooth batter.
Baking
  1. Carefully pour the cake batter over the pineapple layer in the pan.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate so the pineapple topping is now on top.

Notes

For a tropical twist, substitute butter with coconut oil. This cake is fantastic warm with vanilla ice cream or at room temperature. Consider adding whipped cream for an adventurous touch.