Description
Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly blends caramelized pineapple and buttery cake. This nostalgic treat is ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to potlucks, and its stunning presentation will impress your guests. With a moist texture and a hint of tangy sweetness, every bite brings a taste of summer sunshine into your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple in juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan, sprinkle with brown sugar, and arrange pineapple slices on the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter over pineapple slices and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg