Description
A classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake featuring caramelized pineapple rings and cherries atop a moist, buttery cake. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple rings in pineapple juice
- 8 to 10 maraschino cherries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
- Melt butter and brown sugar in a small pan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until bubbly and slightly browned.
- Pour the sugar mixture into the prepared cake pan, spreading into an even layer.
- Arrange pineapple rings over the sugar mixture, placing a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar and butter with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add eggs and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture in three batches, alternating with the reserved pineapple juice, until fully incorporated.
- Spoon the thick batter over the fruit in the pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Serve warm or cool before storing.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pineapple upside-down cake, classic dessert, caramelized pineapple