Upside Down Pineapple Cake Recipe
Indulge in our delightful Upside Down Pineapple Cake, where sweet, caramelized pineapple slices rest atop a moist and fluffy vanilla cake. Each bite offers a perfect balance of tropical sweetness and buttery richness, finished with a hint of warm spices. Served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, this nostalgic dessert is a tropical escape that will leave you craving more.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- 2
Arrange Pineapple
Place the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar in the prepared pan. You can also place maraschino cherries in the center of each pineapple slice for added decoration.
- 3
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 5
Pour Batter
Carefully pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool and Flip
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edges to loosen it and carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
