Description
Indulge in a slice of tropical paradise with this moist and tender Pineapple Upside Down Cake. The delightful combination of caramelized pineapple and buttery cake creates a sweet experience that will brighten any gathering. Perfect for birthdays or casual coffee moments, this cake’s stunning presentation makes it a showstopper on any dessert table. With straightforward steps and common ingredients, even novice bakers can master this sweet treat. Each bite promises an explosion of flavors, balancing the irresistible sweetness of the pineapple with the light texture of the cake. Let’s dive into making this classic dessert that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g pineapple slices (or cubed fresh pineapple)
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 2/3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) room temperature butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- Vanilla or citrus extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with melted butter and sprinkle brown sugar evenly on the bottom.
- Arrange pineapple slices or chunks over the brown sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Mix in your chosen extract and combine dry ingredients alternately with milk until just blended.
- Pour batter over the pineapples in the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (94g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg