Pineapple Upside-Down Gingerbread Cake

Pineapple upside-down cake became popular in the United States during the early 20th century and is now a classic American dessert.

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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Pineapple Upside-Down Gingerbread Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: 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

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 8 Pineapple rings
• 8 Maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and molasses.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Arrange the pineapple rings in the bottom of the greased cake pan. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
6. Pour the batter over the pineapple rings, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
9. Serve the pineapple upside-down gingerbread cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 34g

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.