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Pineapple Upside Down Cake
The best pineapple upside down cake! Made with a tender homemade vanilla cake, bright fresh pineapple and decorated with fluffy whipped cream and cherries for a classic simple finish.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 by 2-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2
In a mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter then pour into prepared cake pan and spread into an even layer, set aside.
cup unsalted butter, (melted)1/4cup (100g) packed light brown sugar1/2(300g) fresh cubed pineapple, (cut into pieces about 1/2-inch thick)2 cupscups (192g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level)1 1/3cup (150g) granulated sugar3/4cup (113g) unsalted butter, (softened)1/2
3
Spread pineapple chunks over brown sugar layer in rows (leave about 1/4-inch between pieces for cake batter to fill in). Set aside.
4
In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
5
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer (or in a mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer) whip together granulated sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter until pale and fluffy.
cup unsalted butter, (melted)1/4cup (100g) packed light brown sugar1/2(300g) fresh cubed pineapple, (cut into pieces about 1/2-inch thick)2 cupscups (192g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level)1 1/3cup (150g) granulated sugar3/4cup (113g) unsalted butter, (softened)1/2
6
Add in one egg and mix until combined, then mix in second egg and vanilla.
7
Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix just until combined, then mix in 1/3 cup milk blending just until combined. Mix in another 1/3 cup flour then mix in remaining 1/3 cup milk. Mix in last 1/3 cup flour.
cup unsalted butter, (melted)1/4cup (100g) packed light brown sugar1/2(300g) fresh cubed pineapple, (cut into pieces about 1/2-inch thick)2 cupscups (192g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level)1 1/3cup (150g) granulated sugar3/4cup (113g) unsalted butter, (softened)1/2milk (anything but skim)2/3
8
Pour and spread batter evenly over pineapple layer. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about ⏱️ 35 - 40 minutes.
9
Remove and let cool on wire rack ⏱️ 10 minutes. Run an offset spatula or knife around edges to ensure it's loosened then invert onto a serving platter.
10
If topping with whipped cream let cool completely. Garnish with cherries if desired.
Nutrition Facts
calories
325 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
28 g
sodium Content
84 mg
protein Content
3 g
cholesterol Content
70 mg
carbohydrate Content
44 g
saturated Fat Content
9 g
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