Description
Indulge in this moist upside-down pineapple cake, featuring a caramelized pineapple topping that adds a tropical twist to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and dark brown sugar until bubbly and smooth. Pour this mixture into the prepared cake pan.
- Arrange the drained pineapple slices over the caramel mixture in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until the batter is smooth and thick but pourable.
- Pour the batter over the pineapples in the pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon into the batter.
- If desired, substitute pineapple with other fruits like peaches or cherries for a delicious variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg