Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake became popular in the early 20th century and is known for its unique presentation with the fruit and caramelized topping on the bottom.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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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

• 1 can Pineapple slices
• 1 jar Maraschino cherries
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 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 in a 9-inch round cake pan in the preheated oven.
3. Arrange the pineapple slices and maraschino cherries in the melted butter.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
8. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices and cherries in the cake pan.
9. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
11. Serve and enjoy!

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.