Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a cheerful dessert that’s sure to brighten any gathering. This moist, fluffy cake is made from scratch, featuring sweet pineapple slices and cherries atop a buttery brown sugar glaze. Its stunning presentation makes it a perfect centerpiece for birthdays, potlucks, or just a cozy evening treat. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that you can whip up a homemade delight without hassle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- one 20-ounce can pineapple slices
- about 12 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch salt (optional and to taste)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or Powdered Buttermilk, use 2 tablespoons with the dry ingredients + 1/2 cup water added with the wet)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (lite is okay; plain Greek yogurt may be substituted)
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl; pour into a 9-inch springform cake pan.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter and arrange pineapple slices and cherries.
- In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, oil, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple layer in the pan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg