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Upside Down Pineapple Cake

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A classic dessert featuring caramelized pineapple rings and rich caramel sauce, this Upside Down Pineapple Cake is perfect for any gathering.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round 9-inch cake pan with nonstick spray or butter.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and dark brown sugar until bubbly and smooth; pour into the prepared cake pan.
  3. Arrange the drained pineapple slices over the caramel mixture in a single layer.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter; mix until smooth and thick but pourable.
  5. Pour the batter over the pineapples in the pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before flipping it onto a serving plate.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Can add maraschino cherries for garnish.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg