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A slice of pineapple recipe cake topped with pineapple and cherries on a white plate.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

A classic pineapple upside down cake with a moist cake base and a caramelized pineapple topping.
Imprimer la recette Pin Recipe
Temps de préparation 20 minutes
Temps de cuisson 40 minutes
Temps total 1 heure
Portions: 8 servings
Type de plat: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 8 slices pineapple rings canned or fresh
  • 8 maraschino cherries
For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. For the topping, spread the melted butter evenly in the bottom of the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter.
  3. Arrange the pineapple rings over the brown sugar. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour the cake batter evenly over the pineapple and cherry topping in the cake pan.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
  11. Serve warm.

Notes

You can use fresh pineapple instead of canned. If using fresh pineapple, you may need to adjust the baking time slightly.

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