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Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert recipe where a soft yellow cake is topped with caramelized pineapple rings and cherries. This iconic upside down pineapple cake recipe is extremely simple to make.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 395kcal
Author: Shil

Ingredients

For the Topping:

  • ¼ cup melted butter salted or unsalted
  • ½ cup brown sugar tightly packed
  • 8 pineapple rings
  • 5 cherries

For the Vanilla Cake Batter:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and place rack in the centre of the oven.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Keep aside
  • Place the pineapple rings and cherries on a tray lined with paper towels and pat them dry. Keep aside.
  • Pour melted butter into 9.5-10" cake pan, ensuring it entirely covers the base of the pan. Brush butter up the sides of the pan.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter mixture.
  • Arrange pineapple slices over the brown sugar. Slice leftover pineapple rings in half and place them all along the sides of the pan.
  • Place cherries in the centre of the pineapple rings. Press the cherries and pineapple rings down firmly so that they touch the base of the cake pan.
  • For the vanilla cake, cream together butter and sugar in medium bowl until fluffy and well-combined.
  • Then add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in vanilla essence.
  • Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with flour. Use a spatula to combine the mixture so as not to overmix.
  • Pour the cake batter evenly over the pineapple slices. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake at 350F (175C) for 30 minutes. Then cover with a foil and continue to bake for a further 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and place on a wire rack. Allow to cool down for 10-15 minutes.
  • To loosen the edges, run a knife around the inner edges of the cake pan. Place a plate over the cake and then flip. Tap the base or shake the pan gently and then lift slowly.
  • Let cool completely before cutting and serving
  • Serve Upside Down Pineapple Cake oven-fresh!