Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a moist and tender dessert that brings a burst of tropical flavors to any gathering. This cake features a beautiful arrangement of juicy pineapple slices and vibrant cherries, giving it an eye-catching presentation that is sure to impress. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, holiday, or just treating yourself to something sweet during the week, this from-scratch cake offers homemade goodness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- One 20-ounce can pineapple slices (drained)
- About 12 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform cake pan with melted butter and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it.
- Arrange pineapple slices and maraschino cherries in the pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg, buttermilk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Slowly combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for at least 30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (104g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 42mg