Pineapple Upside-Down Spice Cake

Pineapple upside-down cake became popular in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s when canned pineapple became more readily available.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Pineapple Upside-Down Spice 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: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 can Canned pineapple slices
• 1 jar Maraschino cherries
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Melt the butter and pour it into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
3. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Invert the cake onto a serving plate and carefully remove the cake pan. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g27%

Total Carbohydrate 54g18%

Sugars 38g

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.