Description
This Cherry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, featuring juicy pineapple rings and plump cherries atop a moist, buttery cake. The caramelized sugar creates a crispy, golden crust that contrasts beautifully with the soft, fluffy interior, making each bite a sensory delight.
Ingredients
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- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
- 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained
- For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9-inch round cake pan, pour the melted butter and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over it.
- Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar, placing a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter over the pineapple and cherries in the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a tropical twist, substitute the pineapple with peaches or mangoes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 grams
- Sodium: 180 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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