Aunt Jerri’s Upside-Down Pineapple Cake
Upside-down cakes became popular in the United States during the early 20th century, and the pineapple version gained popularity after the introduction of canned pineapple.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1 can Pineapple rings
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 jar Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
- Arrange the pineapple rings on the bottom of the pan and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple rings in the cake pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
- Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 380kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 58g20%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.