Decadent Pineapple Rum Upside-Down Cake

The upside-down cake became popular in the United States during the early 20th century when canned pineapple became widely available.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Decadent Pineapple Rum Upside-Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 slice Pineapple slices
• 8 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Dark rum

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook until melted and bubbling. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
3. Arrange pineapple slices on top of the caramelized sugar mixture.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, cream together granulated sugar and remaining unsalted butter. Add vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
7. Stir in dark rum.
8. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
11. Invert the cake onto a serving plate and let it rest for 5 minutes before removing the pan.
12. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 58g20%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.