Description
A nostalgic classic, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake features caramelized pineapple rings, bright cherries, and a moist buttery cake. Sweet, simple, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings, drained
- 6–8 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter and pour into the cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter.
- Arrange pineapple rings over the brown sugar and place a cherry in the center of each ring.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream remaining 1/4 cup butter with granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter over the fruit in the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Dry pineapple slices and cherries with paper towels before assembling.
- Use light brown sugar for classic flavor, or dark brown for deeper richness.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the batter for spice.
- Let cake rest slightly before flipping to keep the topping intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg