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Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
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This classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe is a crowd-pleaser, featuring a caramelized pineapple topping and a moist, tender cake. Perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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Caramel Base:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar

Pineapple Topping:

  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings in juice, drained (reserve ¼ cup juice)
  • Maraschino cherries (about 10-12)

Cake Batter:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the center.
  2. Prepare Caramel Base: Pour melted butter into a 9-inch round cake pan, coat the bottom. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter.
  3. Arrange Pineapple: Place pineapple rings on sugar, add cherries in gaps.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in oil, milk, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
  6. Infuse Flavors: Stir in ¼ cup pineapple juice.
  7. Pour Batter: Pour batter over pineapples carefully.
  8. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Invert: Cool for 5 minutes, invert onto a plate, then remove the pan.
  10. Final Touch: Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider using crushed pineapple in the batter.
  • Ensure the cake pan is well-greased to prevent sticking.

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