Description
Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that brings a tropical flair to any occasion. This moist, buttery cake features caramelized pineapple slices arranged beautifully on top, creating a stunning centerpiece that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing. Perfect for birthdays, barbecues, or simply as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress with its sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) canned pineapple slices in juice (drained)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a round cake pan with butter and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the bottom. Arrange pineapple slices decoratively.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the arranged pineapples in the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for five minutes before flipping it onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg