Breakfast Upside Down Cake

The upside down cake originated in the United States in the early 20th century and became popular during the Great Depression when canned pineapple was readily available.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Breakfast Upside Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 150 gram Brown sugar
• 8 piece Pineapple slices
• 8 piece Maraschino cherries
• 200 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 150 gram Sugar
• 2 piece Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 120 milliliter Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Pour the melted butter into a round cake pan.
4. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
5. Arrange the pineapple slices and maraschino cherries on top of the brown sugar.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract together.
8. Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the egg mixture, alternating between the two.
9. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices and cherries in the cake pan.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 43g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.