Description
This classic pineapple upside down cake recipe is a family favorite, bringing back cherished memories of comfort and home. It features caramelized pineapple slices and bright red cherries on a moist, sweet cake, perfect for any occasion and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Topping
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 (20-ounce) can pineapple rings, drained
Maraschino cherries, for garnish
For the Cake
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt butter in the bottom of your 9-inch round cake pan.
3. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
4. Arrange the pineapple slices next.
5. Place cherries in the centers of the pineapple rings.
6. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
7. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
8. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
9. Stir in vanilla extract.
10. Alternate adding dry and wet ingredients (milk) to the batter, beginning and ending with dry.
11. Pour the batter carefully over the pineapple and cherries.
12. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
13. Cool slightly before inverting. This reveals your beautiful pineapple upside down cake.
Notes
This recipe is incredibly easy to make, uses everyday ingredients, offers a stunning presentation with minimal effort, and features an irresistible blend of sweet pineapple and moist cake.
SUBSTITUTIONS & VARIATIONS: Try sliced peaches or apples instead of pineapple. Use brown sugar in the cake batter for a deeper flavor. Replace maraschino cherries with fresh raspberries for a tart counterpoint. Add a touch of rum extract to the topping mixture or a sprinkle of shredded coconut in the batter for extra flavor
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of cake
- Calories: 400-450 kcal
- Sugar: 40-45 g
- Sodium: 250-300 mg
- Fat: 18-22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11-13 g
- Carbohydrates: 55-60 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 4-5 g
- Cholesterol: 70-80 mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Classic Dessert, Family Recipe, Easy Cake, Comfort Food, Sweet Treat, Cherries, Brown Sugar, Moist Cake