Hawaiian Pineapple Upside Down Cake

The Pineapple Upside Down Cake is said to have originated in the early 1900s when canned pineapple became widely available in the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Hawaiian Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 8 Pineapple slices
• 8 Maraschino cherries
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Arrange the pineapple slices and maraschino cherries in the bottom of a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
7. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the pineapple slices.
8. Pour the batter over the pineapple and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

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.