Mad Men: Pineapple Upside Down Cake

The Pineapple Upside Down Cake became popular in the 1920s and 1930s, and it was often associated with the Mad Men era of the 1960s.

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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Mad Men: Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, 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: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 ounce Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 can Pineapple slices
• 1 jar Maraschino cherries
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Melt the butter and pour it into a 9-inch round cake pan.
3. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
4. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. In a separate bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter.
7. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
8. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
9. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan.
10. Bake for 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 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 3g6%

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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.